Where can i go??

thorny
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:58:52 +0000

I am currently a sophomore in high school, and I’m not gonna lie- I’ve been college obsessed since age 10 and I’m basically going insane now that I actually NEED to start looking into colleges! My only problem is, I have a few very broad guidelines that make it difficult to decide where to guide my college search.

First and foremost,of course, is academics. I have about a 3.4 GPA but that is due to a lack of effort my freshman year and I’m already working towards bringing it up. I also take all honors classes and am currently taking double science (chemistry and bio). I don’t have any very specific career goals yet, but I want to go college for mechanical or chemical engineering or possibly chemistry. My main priority for a college is that it has a good program for these things.

Secondly, I plan on swimming at a division 1 college. Yes, I know it’s difficult, but it’s always been a goal of mine. Also very important criteria.

Lastly, Im worried about location. I want to go somewhere NOT HOT. I’m a born and raised Pennsylvanian and I enjoy snowy winters. I would really not enjoy anywhere in the south. I enjoy nature and forests, mountains, lakes, etc. would be a plus but I also could thrive in a city. Out of state would also be nice but I am aware that Pennsylvania has great schools.

I know I’ve said a lot, but to put it bluntly, I’M FREAKING OUT ABOUT COLLEGE. any help at all about colleges that I should look into would be greatly appreciated!