Should I Bother Applying To Top Schools?

Empireapple
Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:35:26 +0000

I can’t answer if you should apply to top schools but you should apply to colleges/universities. My suggestion is to go where you will have the best financial opportunity. In short, go where will cost you the least. This will put you further ahead in your future than concerning yourself with what “name brand” school you go to. Remember, this is just your undergraduate degree. In this country, undergrad has really become the next step from high school. It is no longer the ticket to future success that it once was. Although your family is “dirt poor” that could actually land you in a better position to finance college because it is very possible that you could end up going for free.

Although your school is very small, I suggest you connect with your guidance counselor and try to get him/her to really help you and walk you through the entire college search process. If your counselor is too busy to do it, then find someone else. You need a mentor to help you. Maybe a teacher? A neighbor? An employer? Find someone in your life who understands the college process and the system who can help you and advise you. Good luck…keep working hard.