Is college really THAT hard?
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psychology, social science, arts, or join the basketball team and make millions (something i wish i did) it's not that hard if you apply yourself and have the motivation to do well. if you start off with like 12 creds then it will be a breeze but keep in mind that you'll have to up it unless you want make college a 5 or 6 year plan instead of 4. 15 creds should be enough with some summer classes about 9. most college tests are multiple choice and are very straight forward, but this is just my exp with my college and i pick teachers (via ratmyporfessors.com) that are good at what they do or teach the power-points they provide and not just recite the book and test you on arbitrary and minuscule facts. your first semester or so (depending on your sat scores) will determine what classes you take i.e. English classes and math classes. with psy you have to take a stats class and focus around stats but this is just and aspect of psy which is not a fundamental part of the subject, you could do clinical or social psych and make a decent amount, but i/o psy makes the most but there you have to have stats knowledge (but this can be averted with spss). English or taking a foreign lang would be helpful since you would be able to teach this to others which can bring in some cash under-the-table. i hear geologist make good money but you have to take chem which if you dont like math, you might hate chem.
55936
Of course it is! Many doors will be open for you with little effort. Scholarships, good high paying jobs etc... But if you use your head in a positive way. if you are smart and don't have common sense it will all be worthless.
410059
Yes it is.  It is very challenging and very hard academically to get into.  You have to have very, very good grades in very hard subjects, and if you get in, there are very, very smart people with you and the coursework is quite rigorous and requires total committment and hard work.  And it is not just the first 2 years.
383453
Hard.  You constantly felt inferior to kids around you with nicer things and families that were there for them.  It was hardest around holidays and when I wanted to do extra curriculars but had no transportation.  Living with other orphans is hard cause some of them are pretty mean but people have been mean to them their whole lifes.\n\n  It was challenging in high school at 16 trying to work full time, maintain an apppartment, and finish high school.  College was like pie though except when the dorms unexpectly closed freshmen year.  The laundry machines were easy to access, they cleaned the bathroom & living areas, food was prepared, financial aid and scholarships made life totally unstressful, and all activities were within walking distance. I think being an orphan made college life easier although sad at holidays.
1148434
I don't think you will find it hard. They usually start from the basics even in college. But you have to visit the prof or tutors outside the class to be clear on some things.\n\nGo for it if you want to take it.\n\nI disagree with most of the answers below -  I took algebra in college and the first couple of weeks is usually a refresh of what is thought in high school. It dosen't start getting difficult until later on in the semester. Maybe I'm just smart but Algebra is one of the easiest form of math.
862258
I am taking College Algebra with Trigonometry and that is hard, so I know Calculus is real hard. That is a hard question to figure out.
837786
In my opinion, the real world is harder than college, but maybe I was just better able to deal with the stress when I was younger!  Actually, I think it is a different type of stress - homework, term papers, exams, etc.  Those who are good at managing their time tend to do better and get less stressed.  Older students often make better students because they appreciate what an education can get you, and they don't do stupid things like stay out all night partying and getting drunk instead of studying.
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You shouldn't give up. The more you do, the stronger you are and the more you can do! Whenever you get stressed out, relax, take a break. Breathe in and breathe out. Then go back to the problem once you're stressed and work on your grades! I'm in highschool, so I don't know how stressful college can be, but I do know that school can be quite frusterating.
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College is actually kind of easier than High School. (Depending on the school), teachers don't really care too much if you skip, there's no homework, only a couple papers and/or exams a semester. But in a way, it's a bad thing because if you screw up on one thing, it can affect your grade so much. The teachers are also a lot cooler in ways. Just make sure they know who you are, especially in big classes where there's 100s of kids in one class. Ask for help whenever you need it, talk to them, suck up a little, etc. Sucking up in college is NOT a bad thing! It makes you look much more sociable and mature and they're more likely to be easier on you when grading.\n\nThe first week is always a little nerve-wracking, but just stick it out and you'll fit right in. You'll be fine!!! Good uck!!!!
1160197
It depends on what you want to do.  If you want to make commercial software then yes it is hard. If you want to make simple programs then no.
782572
Preperation for college is never easy for a highschool student, and thats exactly what ap classes are preping you for.  On a scale from one to ten ten being the hardest, honors is a 4 in comparrison to AP which is an 7.  Get ready to work hard, but id say try it out because it is an amazing expierence for someone who wants to go to college, and also it looks good on a resume for colleges. Its more studying and harder grading from teachers, but you won't regret it in the long run.  That's not to say you won't sometimes feel overwhemlmed and a little regretful while taking the class.  But afterwards you'll be happy you took the challenge. and so will your parents because you're bound to do great in college.
1131133
college is a struggle. u have pressure to pass ur classes and also pay to go to school. im a double bio and psyc major and i have been in college for two years now.
459553
If you have difficulty submitting a college application form, you'll have a hell of a challenge in college.
659985
I am not very good at math but I got an A in college Stats so I'm guessing Pre-cal is the most difficult from what I've heard from my friend at Georgia Tech. I believe him, he's incredibly smart.
314973
Yes it was hard because I was distracted by the fair sex for 2 years,  I had to go to summer school to graduate on time.  Act like the answer to life is in your schoolbooks and notes.
846612
No it is an excellent idea and you are ahead of most of your classmates at this point.  Continue searching for colleges because your senior year will be so less stressful.
1154024
It really depends on which college you go to. I go to Boston University and am overloading, so I don't have much time for partying. You also need to look at the cost of living in your college town because you might be forced to get a job just to pay to wash your clothes! You should definitely check out the entertainment scenes in your college town to make sure they do have one! There are surprisingly a lot of people at my school who don't know how to do their own laundry, write checks etc which actually shocked me. Otherwise, most time is spent studying, sleeping, eating foods you shouldn't, and hanging out with friends until wee hours of the morning because there is no adult to tell you otherwise. Also, make sure one of the first things you do is get a school planner, so you don't freak out trying to remember everything you have to do!