i am a junior in high school and thinking a lot about college and act prep and all that stuff.
i want to go to a school in my state but am finding it hard to choose which ones i would be willing to go to.
i want to start researching the schools i plan on applying to but how do i know which college is right for me??
i am not sure and confused.
(i want to be an elementary school teacher if that matters)
can you please give me some advice/tips on everything. any websites with advice and stuff would also help. thanks
2007-09-08 15:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
im not in jr high.
i am a junior (11th grade) in high school
2007-09-08 16:24:07 · update #1
just want to pick the right college for me. it is important. i dont want to mess this decision up.
i have to stay in state (prepaid college thing)
and i dont want to be too far from home
thats all i know
and i am only really interested in 2 public colleges.
and 1 private but that is 5hrs away and not sure if i want to go to private.
2007-09-08 16:39:56 · update #2
do you think i could get into a high university with a mid 3.0 average (idk the exact gpa) and i am currently raising it :)
and i am also involved in extracurricular activities, community service, honors classes -and taking 1 DE and 1 AP class next yr.
b/c i am really really interested in this one school but it is known throughout the nation and is like the highest known etc in my state. i personally dont think i can get in so i might not apply next yr when it comes time. i dont want to be embarrassed.
2007-09-08 16:44:46 · update #3
Congratulations to you knowing the direction you want to go to even in junior high school. I am an 8th grade teacher and many of my students are not sure where they want to go. It's normal to be somewhat confused, but you are on the right track by asking questions. First, let me ask you if you have a guidance counselor in your school? He/She should be preparing all of you for the next level. There should be Career Fairs,etc. for the students to get involved, visit colleges in your area, businesses, etc. to help give you ideas. Our students take trips regularly to the nearby colleges. Here in Nashville,we are lucky to have so many - Belmont, Fisk, Tenn State, Vanderbilt,Meharry Medical, and many others. Get online and look up colleges in your state. Find out what their cirrculum is like, what they offer and scholarships that are available. You should also be able to determine what Standard Testing they require such as SAT or ACT. You will have to write an essay to enter and you should also be very active in your community doing volunteer work of some kind. Colleges want to know that they are helping to educate you not only to succeed in a financial way, but to contribute to the society we live in, in your community and neigborhoods. I applaude your interest and I encourage you to continue with the highest honors in your school, get involved in social and community services, do things that will shine in your life and your families. Be the exceptional and expect great things. Because you are interested in being a teacher (we need more dedicated teachers) I am really excited about your choice. Bless you!
2007-09-08 16:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-04-03 10:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by queenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
research schools that have great programs for what you want to do or talk to your school counselor
2007-09-08 23:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by qtpiesydney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pick the one closest to your house and the one that's the safest.
2007-09-08 23:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by Queenie knows it all. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋