I don't know if I should stay in state or move out of state. What should I do???
2006-09-16 12:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by akanayakanae 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ask yourself the following questions in the following order
1. What do I want to be when I grow up?
2. What type of educational program will get me there?
3. Where are the best schools for that program?
4. Do I have the marks to get into these programs?
Once you have those answers, you will be set.
1) Decide what interests you,
2) Talk to people in that profession and find out the academic route that the took
3) Once you have the program you need, find out what schools have the best programs in your desired area of study
4) Study the programs from the following perspective
a) What are the academic requirements (grades, SATs, ACTs, etc)
b) What is the cost?
c) Do I meet the above?
d) Can I get a scholarship?
Too many people put blinders on when searching for a University, they go where their friends go, or where the popular school is.
It is your future, your education, make it work for you
P.S. I was a University professor for 30+ years (biochemistry) and spent several years on entrance committees
2006-09-16 17:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are at least 2000 colleges in the USA, so it is not easy picking one. There are some sites on the web tohelp you pick - try searching for one of those.
If noone in your family has gone to college before, you are at a big disadvantage... I'd try talking to some of your teachers that you like. Ask them how they chose a college and whether they would do the same thing again. They know you and can make some suggestions about what might be good for you.
If your family doesnt have much money and you are a good student, there are quite a few scholarships that you might be able to get. But watch out for scholarship scams -- dont pay anyone to help you find a scholarship!
2006-09-16 20:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the cheapest public school with the best reputation- IN state. Save money in anyway you can. You will have the same options in 4 years regardless of where you go, and at that time you'll know if you want to continue your education in-state or out of state for grad school. Don't get stuck in school for too long.
If you go out of state, find a way to become a state resident, so you can get in-state tuition.
2006-09-16 19:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by t c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really depends on what major you want to pursue and the college environment that you're looking for. If you want a really academically challenging environment, chances are, you're not gonna find that in large in-state institutions besides UC Berkeley and UCLA. Private colleges tend to be smaller but more expensive. However, really competitive schools will have really smart people and therefore a very academically challenging environment.
Go on collegeboard.com and take that test to get colleges that match your needs.
2006-09-16 20:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um look up them on your puter or um if you know what you will be look in the news paper or somthing
2006-09-16 19:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sammantha B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what are you interested in? look for a collage that helps that interest.
2006-09-16 19:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋