Scared I will not get into college

Lindagaf
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:28:33 +0000

Why are you scared? You are really young and have many years ahead of you to not only attend college, but also to work, play, and discover. I spent six years getting a degree, all while working, traveling the world, and having fun with friends. I had a bad start in college, due to my own foolishness, but I ended up making the Dean’s List. I wasn’t wise enough, unlike you, to ask for advice and it made my journey a lot more difficult.

@MYOS1634 is correct. A community college with dorms might be a good choice for you. My best friend’s son is currently dorming at a CC and is having a wonderful time. You want to meet people and have a fun experience, but please remember that the primary reason for attending college is to get an education. College is a step up from high school. It comes with a lot more responsibility. Professors are demanding, and you will have a tough time maintaining reasonable grades if you, for example, do poorly on your first test. In college, it’s very tough to bounce back when you get off to a rocky start, as I know too well.

You could benefit greatly from having time away from homework, tests, and studying. Take time to get a job, volunteer, or, if your parents can afford it, participate in some of the many gap year options available. Gap years are becoming very popular. My College Guide .org has a nice article about 75 things to do in a gap year.

You have time to decide. I do think you should do some test prep and try to get your score up. That could be very helpful to your choices if you aim for a four year college. Understand that you have options. You WILL go to college, but take time to consider what’s going to be best for you in the long run, and try to prevent unfounded fears from dictating your actions.