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When should i start college?
When is it a right time to join a college and how to improve everything that i can do and what i should do also how do i know if i want to go to this college. I am ready to do everything that i need .
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Adrian Santos
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An excellent method to determine if a particular college is the right fit for you is by participating in numerous college visits. Each campus possesses its own distinctive qualities and offers a variety of specialized programs.
T.J. Worthy
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Hello Junior!
The best time to start college is when you're ready.
It's common for people to attend college:
- After going to community college
- Straight after high school
- Once a gap year / semester deferment is over
- Once they worked in the workforce / military for a bit
However, the time for you to go to college depends on when 𝐲𝐨𝐮 are ready.
How will you know you're ready?
You will feel confident that you have a plan: for how you'll afford the cost/expenses, and how you will handle the work load that's within a bachelor's degree program. Also, you'll feel well enough overall to take on the tasks ahead.
It is not a good idea to go into college without:
- A plan for paying off your tuition (whether it's through scholarships, parents' savings, or loans)
- The ability to handle coursework and maintain a GPA
- Good physical and mental well-being.
Check in on yourself and make sure that you get support from your peers and loved ones as you transition to college. That way, you can have an easier transition!
Sending you support as you consider college :)
The best time to start college is when you're ready.
It's common for people to attend college:
- After going to community college
- Straight after high school
- Once a gap year / semester deferment is over
- Once they worked in the workforce / military for a bit
However, the time for you to go to college depends on when 𝐲𝐨𝐮 are ready.
How will you know you're ready?
You will feel confident that you have a plan: for how you'll afford the cost/expenses, and how you will handle the work load that's within a bachelor's degree program. Also, you'll feel well enough overall to take on the tasks ahead.
It is not a good idea to go into college without:
- A plan for paying off your tuition (whether it's through scholarships, parents' savings, or loans)
- The ability to handle coursework and maintain a GPA
- Good physical and mental well-being.
Check in on yourself and make sure that you get support from your peers and loved ones as you transition to college. That way, you can have an easier transition!
Sending you support as you consider college :)
Marvin Ponce
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Marvin’s Answer
Go to college whenever you feel ready to go. Also ask yourself if college is right for you. College will always be there and there are people attending college from all age groups. Do not feel rushed to go to college. Go at your own pace.
Cassandra Sifuentes
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Hi Junior!
I am a huge advocate for going to college straight out of high school even if you don't know what you want to do yet. For sure make sure you applied to FAFSA, see what they give you if it's any grants or even just loans.
In my experience, I only received loans and my parents helped me pay for college until I started a part time job. I did use the loans a bit each year and paid them off as I could since the subsidized loan don't charge you interest until you stop going to school or finish school.
I also started at a community college for a more affordable route and asked friends about their college experience, if they were currently at universities I was interested in. I chose one based on cost and classroom experience.
There is also nothing wrong with accruing debt if you want to attend a big university. I say do research about the programs they offer, and create a plan for your payback process. Honestly, even if I took the route of starting with community college, going straight to a university can get you started early on college friendships and joining clubs to help you land an internship for your field of interest.
I am a huge advocate for going to college straight out of high school even if you don't know what you want to do yet. For sure make sure you applied to FAFSA, see what they give you if it's any grants or even just loans.
In my experience, I only received loans and my parents helped me pay for college until I started a part time job. I did use the loans a bit each year and paid them off as I could since the subsidized loan don't charge you interest until you stop going to school or finish school.
I also started at a community college for a more affordable route and asked friends about their college experience, if they were currently at universities I was interested in. I chose one based on cost and classroom experience.
There is also nothing wrong with accruing debt if you want to attend a big university. I say do research about the programs they offer, and create a plan for your payback process. Honestly, even if I took the route of starting with community college, going straight to a university can get you started early on college friendships and joining clubs to help you land an internship for your field of interest.