im ready for college!but...?
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If I understand correctly, you're wondering what career choices are available to a business major, right?  Well, a huge part of college is figuring out what you want to do with your degree.  As a business major, you'll have a huge variety of classes that touch on different professions.  When you find the one that you like, you'll know it.
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Try not to party too much.\nYes, it is possible. I know because I don't remember much of my Freshman year of College...
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welcome to the real world. Hey this is going to be a big step in your life. You are now becoming or are now an adult. This is going to be your opportunity to grow into and experience the world out there. Dont worry, if you stress out and worry, then your years in college will suck. Make time to enjoy(partying to a limit) and then stay focused with school work as well.  You will be able to party 20 times more harder after college, but make the most out of the years in college. If I had a chance to, I would LOVE to go back to college, those were the best years of my life....seriously, you will enjoy it.  It is a whole new world.
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prepare yourself for the freedom you will encounter in college and enjoy yourself but also remain dedicated to your studies...remember not to overload yourself and have fun!
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As the others have said, it's really never too early to start planning for college. But besides planning academically (knowing that grades count, thinking of majors, etc) and financially, there are other ways parents and children could start getting ready for college.\n\nOne thing to do is to start visiting colleges in the same spirit as other touristy things you do as a family. Whether near-by day trips or included as part of your more-distant travel, college campuses have a lot to offer to visiting families: museums, performances, etc. Also, many colleges offer outreach programs to high school students, such as summer "day camps" or residential "intensives" that focus on a particular field. This is a great way for high school kids to get an introduction to the college experience and know what they're working towards.\n\nBut another area where it's good to start preparing now is SOCIALLY. As the mother of a college grad and college junior, I've seen so many other kids and their families who weren't prepared for the realities of sex and alcohol on today's campuses. And I mean ALL of them - large or small, "party" school or not. From my experience, too many kids who were raised with the "Just Say No" mentality behave as though Week  One of their freshman year is the time to finally say "Yes, yes, yes." \n\nFamilies and their kids can't go into the college experience with blinders on. Instead, use these years to prepare your daughter to handle more and more responsibility with making her own decisions. (That's where those summer programs on college campuses do wonders, by the way.) From my experience, you're actually better off letting your daughter attend parties or such where there might be risky behavior and have her TALK TO YOU about it, than be the family where kids lie about that stuff.\n\nGood luck!
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Calculus !  \nOne other thought is check with your counselor and find out what courses are available that will count as college credit, like accelerated English, Math, Science, ect.  This will give you a jump start and you won't have to take them when you get there!\nYou can also sign up for distant learning courses with the College you are planning on attending and start this summer with your pre-requisite courses.
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You'll be fine.  It's normal to freak out about something you've never done before.  They wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you could do it.  You'll love it, you'll be great at it, and you'll make a lot of money when you graduate.  You'll be fine.  Just get you and your children into a routine now so that it's easier when school starts.  The school should have a Student Services Representative/counselor/tutor who can help you if you do encounter any problems.  Don't forget to communicate with your professors, get your assignments done way early so you don't fall behind, and have fun!
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This has to come from within not from a website.  What are your interests.  You can go to college and get all the major subjects out of the way til you decide.  BUT, if you have NO idea and you are ready for college......well, what have you been doing with your life in the past ??? yrs. instead of dealing with your life?  Think about it and stop wasting your life away and do something with it.  Go with your heart and soul.
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Focus on the fact that you only have one semester of school left! thats great, you should be really proud of yourself for getting an education! \n\nremember: when one door closes; another one opens. \n\n\nopportunity is all around, you just need to open your eyes.
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College isnt for everyone.\nheh
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Do some scholarship searching and get into college.  You'll find that its really a deja vu of high school, except without curfew and parental monitoring.  Its really cool and you will probably be happy there if you miss being a schoolkid.  College kids are just overgrown schoolkids.  As for what to major in, I can't tell you that - you'll have to figure out for yourself what you like to do and find the point where what you like intersects what you are GOOD at.    That will ensure that you can actually pass the courses in your major and get a good paying job after college.  (I changed majors a couple of times in college, trying to find the right thing for me.  So did a lot of people I know.  It seems to have turned out okay for everyone, so go ahead and experiment.)  Talk to a counselor to help with the depression if you can find one.  And keeping in touch with your high school friends will probably help you feel better as well.
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Stick with it & try not to hurt any of the younger set in your classes! I started college at 30 &, even then, found myself ready to throttle some of the kids in my classes. Personally, I found the difference in maturity to be the hardest thing to deal with when attending college at an older age :)\n\nGood luck!
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I think you should just talk to your parents about moving to the dorms. Maybe they will understand. Just tell them how you feel and that you want to be on your own and more responsible. Personally, I don't think college is the same if you live at home. You need to take care of yourself, experience more freedom, have more responsibility, and find out who you are for yourself!
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Some of these tips are critical during your first weeks, while the others are meant for longer-term guidance and survival. Whatever you do, be sure to be yourself and try to enjoy your college experience as much as possible. Expect to feel some stress and homesickness, but don't let these issues wear you down. \n\nGo to all orientations. Do you really need to go on yet another campus tour? Yes. The faster you learn your way around campus -- and around all the red tape -- the more at ease you'll feel and the better prepared you'll be when issues arise. \n\nGet to know your roommate and others in your residence hall. The people you live with, most of whom are going through similar experiences and emotions, are your main safety net -- not only this year, but for all your years. You may change roommates after the first semester or you may stay roommates for all four years -- just take the time to get to know your fellow first-year students. \n\nGet Organized. In high school, the teachers tended to lead you through all the homework and due dates. In college, the professors post the assignments -- often for the entire semester -- and expect you to be prepared. Buy an organizer, a PDA, a big wall calendar -- whatever it takes for you to know when assignments are due. \n\nFind the ideal place for you to study. It may be your dorm room or a cozy corner of the library, but find a place that works best for you to get your work done -- while avoiding as many distractions as possible. \n\nGo to class. Obvious, right? Maybe, but sleeping in and skipping that 8 am class will be tempting at times. Avoid the temptation. Besides learning the material by attending classes, you'll also receive vital information from the professors about what to expect on tests, changes in due dates, etc. \n\nBecome an expert on course requirements and due dates. Professors spend hours and hours preparing course syllabi and calendars so that you will know exactly what is expected of you -- and when. One of the lamest excuses a student can give a professor: "I didn't know it was due today." \n\nMeet with your professors. Speaking as a professor, I can assure you there are only upsides to getting to know your professors, especially if later in the semester you run into some snags. Professors schedule office hours for the sole purpose of meeting with students -- take advantage of that time. \n\nGet to know your academic adviser. This is the person who will help you with course conflicts, adding or dropping courses, scheduling of classes for future semesters, deciding on majors and minors. This person is a key resource for you -- and should be the person you turn to with any academic issues or conflicts. And don't be afraid of requesting another adviser if you don't click with the one first assigned to you. \n\nSeek a balance. College life is a mixture of social and academic happenings. Don't tip the balance too far in either direction. One of my favorite former students always used to say her motto was to "study hard so she could play hard." \n\nGet involved on campus. A big problem for a lot of new students is a combination of homesickness and a feeling of not quite belonging. A solution? Consider joining a select group -- and be careful not to go overboard -- of student organizations, clubs, sororities or fraternities, or sports teams. You'll make new friends, learn new skills, and feel more connected to your school. \n\nStrive for good grades. Another obvious one here, right? Remember the words of the opening paragraph; while good grades could have come naturally to you in high school, you will have to earn them in college -- and that means setting some goals for yourself and then making sure you work as hard as you can to achieve them. \n\nTake advantage of the study resources on campus. Just about all colleges have learning labs and tutors available. If you're having some troubles, these resources are a
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The community college where I live looks at the following things:\nA.) Whether or not you have a high school diploma, or a GED, and the grades/scores you recieved. They want to know if you are ready for higher education.\nB.) Your career goals. \nC.) Usually they will ask you to test on Mathematics, Grammar, Sentence structure, Basic Science, some sociology, and reading/comprehension.\nD.) Then they will match your career goals to the scores from your test and decide if you need tutoring/ classes before taking the classes to obtain your degree.\nE.) Financial. I don't think they run a credit check, but they will need to know how you will pay, or if you are eligible for financial aid.\n\nThese are the things I remember from when I went back. You can always call the college you plan to attend, and ask them exactly what they require. Hope all goes well!
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Read about someone like you here: www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move3222.html\n\nIf you go to the office in a college they can direct to financial aid and help you with the paperwork and you can get some grants to pay for your student housing. I applaud your desire to better your station in life. My prayers are with you, Sweetie. Go get em! If you can dream it, you can be it! Best of luck to you and God bless.
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It really is never too soon, in my opinion, to start thinking about college.  Most colleges look at your overall gpa which accumulates over all four years of high school.  If you are thinking about some of the more prestigious universities, you should keep in mind that extra curriculars are important too.  If you participate in a lot of activities (sports, clubs, etc.) and still manage a good gpa, you'll have no problem getting into a good school!