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Daniel
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What is the best college?
What is the best college to go to?
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Leah Recchia
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Selecting the best college is a very subjective topic. What's best for one person, might not be best for someone else.
If you are interested in the college ranked as #1 in the country, then you can go on the US News and World Report site and get a yearly updated list. You will see some Ivy League schools ranked high, the University of Chicago, and some other top schools. Please keep in mind, that the top ranked schools might not be the best for you as an individual. Some areas to think about and look into are:
Are you interested in business, engineering, or the arts?
Are you interested in a small school, medium or large?
Are you looking to be in the city or a more suburban area?
It's a great idea to go to individual schools' websites and do some online research. You can also sign up for more information with the school, and they will be happy to send you some helpful information.
Also, many high schools have websites that help with the college selection, and these helpful sites often start with questions about test scores, GPA, potential majors, etc.
Good luck with your search, and please remember the "best" fit for you may not be the #1 ranked school on the list.
Have fun looking at colleges, and enjoy the search.
If you are interested in the college ranked as #1 in the country, then you can go on the US News and World Report site and get a yearly updated list. You will see some Ivy League schools ranked high, the University of Chicago, and some other top schools. Please keep in mind, that the top ranked schools might not be the best for you as an individual. Some areas to think about and look into are:
Are you interested in business, engineering, or the arts?
Are you interested in a small school, medium or large?
Are you looking to be in the city or a more suburban area?
It's a great idea to go to individual schools' websites and do some online research. You can also sign up for more information with the school, and they will be happy to send you some helpful information.
Also, many high schools have websites that help with the college selection, and these helpful sites often start with questions about test scores, GPA, potential majors, etc.
Good luck with your search, and please remember the "best" fit for you may not be the #1 ranked school on the list.
Have fun looking at colleges, and enjoy the search.
Daniel Maynes
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Daniel’s Answer
This is a great question Daniel! Couple of thoughts below.
1. I would seriously consider going to a community college. Not only does this save you money but gives you more time to think about where you want to end up. Also, basics are basics and it does not make sense to pay for those type of classes at a university. My first year and a half I took basics at a community college and lived at home to save up money. I was also able to work a part time job and this gave me time to discover that I love business (specially operations) If I had not been given that time to think/keep looking I think I may have gone down the wrong career path.
2. Don't trust those "best university" publications. These magazines do not tell the whole story and could be biased toward certain universities. My suggestion is to visit some universities on their campus days to get a feel. Also, I would take this time to meet with current students to ask what their experience has been like. In my opinion, this is the best way to really find out what university you should attend. I visited universities that I thought would be my top two and ended up hating them by the time I left (one told our group ghost stories on the tour) One of the universities in my bottom three ended up where I attended and I absolutely loved it there! The difference happened during campus days and talking to current students.
3. Picking the right university to attend is important but knowing your career path is much more vital to your long term success. I am not saying all universities are alike but obtaining your degree in a field that interest you is much more vital to your work happiness. I have friends who work in fields completely different than their degree because they ended up hating what they spent 4-8 years learning. I implore you not to make this mistake. Really think about what you want to spend your work life doing and then once you decide go after it! Spend your time thinking about your future career and try to not get hung up on the best/right university.
Two books I would suggest to read are below. I hope this helps and good luck on the journey!
Read Dream Big by Bob Goff
Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
1. I would seriously consider going to a community college. Not only does this save you money but gives you more time to think about where you want to end up. Also, basics are basics and it does not make sense to pay for those type of classes at a university. My first year and a half I took basics at a community college and lived at home to save up money. I was also able to work a part time job and this gave me time to discover that I love business (specially operations) If I had not been given that time to think/keep looking I think I may have gone down the wrong career path.
2. Don't trust those "best university" publications. These magazines do not tell the whole story and could be biased toward certain universities. My suggestion is to visit some universities on their campus days to get a feel. Also, I would take this time to meet with current students to ask what their experience has been like. In my opinion, this is the best way to really find out what university you should attend. I visited universities that I thought would be my top two and ended up hating them by the time I left (one told our group ghost stories on the tour) One of the universities in my bottom three ended up where I attended and I absolutely loved it there! The difference happened during campus days and talking to current students.
3. Picking the right university to attend is important but knowing your career path is much more vital to your long term success. I am not saying all universities are alike but obtaining your degree in a field that interest you is much more vital to your work happiness. I have friends who work in fields completely different than their degree because they ended up hating what they spent 4-8 years learning. I implore you not to make this mistake. Really think about what you want to spend your work life doing and then once you decide go after it! Spend your time thinking about your future career and try to not get hung up on the best/right university.
Two books I would suggest to read are below. I hope this helps and good luck on the journey!
Daniel recommends the following next steps:
I would start with 2 year college. You will get some of the basic classes done so you can "learn" the differences between high school and college classes. Also you will be able to takes classes towards your major. With a two year degree you can start working/intern in your chosen area. Working and still attend classes in your chosen field. Also by doing this you can find if you want to continue I. The field or specialize with the field. An example start as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or go into Histology, Cytology or continue on to RN, PA or even Medical School.
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Baljit Gill
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Hi Daniel,
Searching online and business journals for the rankings of colleges and universities would be useful as it indicates the popular choice. The more higher the ranking the more harder it is getting into. If you work hard and get good grades, do extra activities, get good letters references (2 usually), do sports, volunteer and maybe even work- there would be light at the end of the tunnel (as they say). You could also look into businesses that offer to help you get into Ivy League schools. They make it easier and guide you along the way as you apply to the schools. They are a bit costly but worth it if you want to go that route.
Searching online and business journals for the rankings of colleges and universities would be useful as it indicates the popular choice. The more higher the ranking the more harder it is getting into. If you work hard and get good grades, do extra activities, get good letters references (2 usually), do sports, volunteer and maybe even work- there would be light at the end of the tunnel (as they say). You could also look into businesses that offer to help you get into Ivy League schools. They make it easier and guide you along the way as you apply to the schools. They are a bit costly but worth it if you want to go that route.
Edison Briones
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Edison’s Answer
Daniel;
In South Carolina? Look for a national University USC in South Carolina is great! However one neighborhood over is Duke University in North Carolina- this is to obtain your bachelors degree and perhaps graduate with two majors-
I must agree with what is being said! Take an undergrad college for an associates degree-
If it’s an arts degree! One of the best schools in the world is located in Valencia California! CalArts hands down the best for graphic design- animation- fine arts and if you love painting this is the place you ought be! Best of luck in your choices- please consider an Ivy League school if you can afford it! Possibly apply for scholarships and start that process now! Since it takes long to receive an answer!
I’ll look forward to seeing your name in one of those South Carolina building !!
In South Carolina? Look for a national University USC in South Carolina is great! However one neighborhood over is Duke University in North Carolina- this is to obtain your bachelors degree and perhaps graduate with two majors-
I must agree with what is being said! Take an undergrad college for an associates degree-
If it’s an arts degree! One of the best schools in the world is located in Valencia California! CalArts hands down the best for graphic design- animation- fine arts and if you love painting this is the place you ought be! Best of luck in your choices- please consider an Ivy League school if you can afford it! Possibly apply for scholarships and start that process now! Since it takes long to receive an answer!
I’ll look forward to seeing your name in one of those South Carolina building !!
Prajwal S
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St. Louis, MO
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Prajwal’s Answer
Depends on What courses you want to study