is it better to go to a 2 years collage, or straight to a 4 years collage, or university, or just work?

Question

is it possible, if I get all A's in my 10th grade and in 11th grade, then I can go to Harverd university. what do u think should I go to a 4 years collage? or should I just find a good job to work, without learning. But is it possible if I get all A's in my 10th, 11th and 12 grades then I can go to a good university for free? please tell me what u think. thank u for answering, I appriciate it.

Answer 1

Yes if you get straight A's in 10th-12th grade you have a good chance of going to any good private school. BUT you also need a killer essay, good recommendations and good SAT's scores. So you have to have the whole package.

Honestly, I think it's much better to go to a 2-yr college first because

a) it's waay cheaper
b) teachers are generally better..not always though
c) it's much easier to transition from high school to college life
d) you get a higher standing when you transfer, than freshmen, because you have college experience and finished at least 70 units. Making you more desirable to 4-yr colleges.
e) so it makes it easier to get accepted to 4-yr colleges because your previous college experience.

Answer 2

Alright, I work in higher education so I'm all for going straight to a four-year institution. But let's be realistic: Harvard is one of the most selective institutions in the entire world. If you can't spell "college" you probably are not going to be admitted there.

Having said that, there is absolutely nothing wrong with going to a community college and then transfering to a four-year institution. I work with students on both sides of the street and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Transfer students seem more mature by the time they come to me, high school students get the experience of a four year institution.

As far as admissions is concerned, at most institutions, they are looking at the 10th and 11th grades when you initially apply, along with a combination of SAT Reasoning (or ACT with Writing) and SAT Subject Exam Scores. Harvard is going to have an average higher than most people dreamed possible, but keep in mind that it's not all about GPA and SAT's.

And for those of you who said that she needs money to go to college...you should be ashamed. The US puts students through school. There's something called the FAFSA--Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you're poor you can get money. Places like Harvard, Stanford, USC...they have huge amounts of money to give away every year and even public institutions have scholarships. The university I work for gave out over 2000 scholarships this year alone. So there is money out there...shoot for the starts, but be realistic.

Answer 3

Harverd? Collage?

Seriously...

No, you can't go to a good university for free unless you fit into some extremely special category of low family income... Straight A's are nice, but Ivy League schools turn many of them away. If you're looking for the free ride, smaller second-tier schools may be the way to go (not state schools either).

And clean up your act. If you have misspelled words on your application to "Harverd", it'll be shredded.

Answer 4

the more and higher education you get, the better job you will get that is more likely to pay well (ie. doctors spend 6-9 years in school and make up to 3 million per year). It is possible to have your school payed for through academic scholarships but you probably need to apply for them. Some universities offer entrance scholarships when you apply to get you to come there and then you must attain a certain average for them to keep paying for you, which can be difficult for some people because university grading is A LOT tougher than highschool.

Answer 5

Whether or not you can go to school for free depends on grades, ACT/SAT scores & involvement in activities. I will tell you from experience that if you take time off from school, it is VERY hard to start again!! As long as you are in school, you can stay on your parents' health insurance & get other benefits from them.

As far as a 2 year or 4 year school, it all depends on the experience you want. If you really want to get into the "college life," go to a 4-yr school. It's very hard to transfer in and have all those experiences. I was never the dorm-life type so went the 2 year route.

Answer 6

If you get a chance to go to Harvard, go for it! It's one of the best colleges in the nation. However, if you really do not know what you want to do with your life, I found out the hard way that it is better to go to a 2 -year college and go through your generals to find out what you're interested in and then transfer to a 4 -year after that...unless you get a technical 2-year degree for a career. Get a degree in something to improve job and money chances.

Answer 7

If you can get a free ride through college, go for it. Otherwise, do 2 years at a community college and save up money to finish at a 4 year. Or you could always join the military and go to college for free, like my husband.

Answer 8

It's spelled college... Yeah maybe two year college to start off with.

If you get all A's there, you should have no problem getting into any college you want. Even Harvard.

Harvard may require HS transcripts and standardized tests still even with an associates degree.

Answer 9

whatever you do, don't work right after high school and not go to any kind of college. it's very hard to find a job when you don't have a college degree. if you get good grades, you probably qualify for certain scholarships. i think it's best to go to your guidance counselor in school and ask about scholarships that are available and meet those requirements.

Answer 10

free or scolarship? you can get a scolarship by applying in a university, at first you have to find much information about university that giving the scolarship, whats the condition, how, etc.

i think you should go to a university than work, it's good for your future.

goodluck!