Help,all about college!?

Question

Guys! Im only in 10th grade (hs) but im thinking about my future as early as now. Can you give me some pointers what to know about college? Give me some few good pointers to have a voluminous college years! I want to be a nurse some day or a Pediatrician. What are the best schools out there? Im in the USA by the way! thanks!!

Answer 1

In the tenth grade: that's the time to get those grades up there and, keep them up. Hit the math for any medical courses, you'll be getting algebra until it comes out your ears, then lab math in your sleep. Lot's of it.
If you have a chemistry course where you are grab it and hit the books, your going to need it, especially for a med course.

Biology will be a second language, hit it hard and stick with it, everything you do will have some biology in it. Get into good work habits, we were recommended to do one hour of study for every hour of class (home work) the math will be especially hard (algebra)

Take all the science classes you can and, math, chemistry, biology and chemistry.

I started some classes at five thirty in the morning and didn't get out until six at night but, I was the head of the class. I graduated a Lab Med Technologist after four years then in a very large clinic for two years, then a supervisor in the Lab.

Answer 2

There are over 4000 colleges in the USA, so it is tough sometimes figuring out which one is right for you. If you have done a decent job in your courses in high school (I assume you have pretty near straight A's if you are thinking of being a doctor) then there is a good chance that you can get a very good scholarship if you plan ahead and do your research.

I'd start by looking at the collegeboard.com and princetonreview.com websites. They have some college search programs that allow you to narrow down the 4000 schools to a few dozen or less that seem to fit your preferences.

Also, why not go to the local library and ask the librarian to help you find a book on getting admitted to college. There are a couple good ones that explain all about applications, student loans, SATs, etc.

This can be a stressful process for you and your family, but it will be a lot easier if you plan ahead. So what you are asking about shows that you in the right place at the right time.

Good luck! I hope you find the college that is just right for you.

Answer 3

Do you live near a university with medical programs? Try looking at some colleges and find what their minimum requirements are. I can almost bet that you will need to be working well in the science and math areas NOW. Especially if you are talking nursing -- you will absolutely need chemistry, and you will need to do well in it. So I suggest you start preparing right now in high school and take as much math and science that you can.

Then, just start searching online for medical colleges.

Try talking with your high school counselor. They may also have college information in the offices too. So try that.

Good luck!

Answer 4

In order to be successful at higher education you must be disciplined and goal oriented.

Someone fresh out of high school is still maturing and the "party life" is typically their priority. Not all, but many.

Those that excel at university will generally become financially secure because they are more concerned about their furture than they are with their present.

Best of luck to you in all your academic pursuits.

Answer 5

It's good that your looking now! Do research. Make sure you consider all your factors like location, cost, curriculum, etc... And if you fall in love with one school but the price is too high, don't get discouraged. There are TONS of scholarships and financial aid available.

Answer 6

Check out USnews.com, there is a program there, under education and then best colleges that will help you look at universities and colleges to consider.

The princeton review site is good to look at as well.