2006-10-23 07:18:01 · 13 answers · asked by Deandre 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
~Get off the internet, shut off the tv and the play station, stay away from the mall, stop being so lazy and hit the books and meet with teachers after school for extra help. Too obvious? Too hard? Yeah, there might be some effort involved. We call it growing up.
2006-10-23 07:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Oscar Himpflewitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are already in the last years of highschool and don't think you can get into college with your current grades, but you really do want to go to college, I recommend starting at the community college level. The first two years of college are basically the same anyway and it'll be cheaper. If you do well and your grades improve you should have no trouble transfering to a four year university when you're finished. However, if you struggle and decide you don't want to go on, you'll still have some college. Later, if you decide you'd like to go back, you'll still have those credits to help you. You might want to figure out what it is you want to do first. This will help motivate you. If you continue to struggle, there are tutoring services available at many schools. Keep in mind that the most important component to getting a college degree in perseverance. Just do you're best and keep at it. In the end, it will be worth it.
2006-10-23 16:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 Figure out why you are struggling in highschool and find the resources to make improvements in those areas.
#2 Find a motivation--whether it is a passion for a certain subject, a career goal, or just a way up and out of where you're at or where you are afraid you might end up-- that will help you stay determined even when things are challenging you.
People--like good teachers, your school's counselor or if you have more than one whichever one you relate most comfortably, parents, siblings, or even friends that are doing well in school-- can all be resources in one way or another to help you figure out how you can learn more easily and apply your learning in a way that will help you show that you have actually learned the material.
Start researching colleges, universities, community colleges, art schools, whatever it is that is your ultimate goal. Map out the steps (mentally or write it down) that you need to take to get there. If you need help with finding out the steps, talk to an admissions counselor at the college you are interested in. They'll be helpful too if you are concerned about financing your education or if you are not quite up to the "typical" admission standards to tell you how to make improvements or what other options are available. Also, if you know your preferred major an advisor or professor in that department to learn more about classes you can take in highschool or places you could volunteer or work to prepare yourself or learn more.
My final advice advice and personal motto: Don't take shortcuts. Efficiency is one thing, but laziness or cheating or simply always taking the easy way out will catch up with people and will not pay off in the long run.
2006-10-23 21:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by nerdypicasso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are struggling, ask your teacher for extra help after school and explain to them that you want to go to college.Perhaps your school has a peer tutor program where you can get help. Sometimes poorer students need to put in more time to achieve success. If you make the effort, your teachers will know you are serious about getting and continuing your education and when it's time to apply to colleges, a favorable letter of recommendation denoting your hard work and extra effort may make the difference.
2006-10-23 14:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from academic study you have so many other interesting technical trainings available. Select any of those one and get technical skill to take up a job. Later on you can do your college course through correspondence.
2006-10-23 14:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by Hobby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good tutor - sometimes you can get free services in some communities. Also, consider working on school stuff in the summer so you keep sharp. Don't give up. If you want it, you can do it.
2006-10-23 14:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by Pooh-Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't really struggle, and I didn't want to go to college, not a 4 year anyway.
2006-10-23 14:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by samantha wilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good tutor will spur your interest in studies and do well. Find some
2006-10-23 14:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Bright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first learn how to spell college before you think about going there.
2006-10-23 14:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your grades aren't that great you could always just go to community college.
2006-10-23 14:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋