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esmy
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Jul 4, 2012 8:28 PM

Graduating and need some info on how to apply at colleges.

Hello everyone,

 

I'm recently going to graduate from the James Madison program here in ashworth.

But I have been thinking what I'm I going to do after? Where I'm going to move?

How do I know I'll make it? All this questions are poping up in my head and I just

don't know where to start . So I'm asking you, what do I have to do after High

school? I'm intrested in some college in Portland Oregon and some college's in

New York, but I don't know what to do since I'm from Houston Texas this is a

whole new world I'm going to try step into. I would appreciate if you could guide me in

how to start off applying into college how to do it and what to expect. I don't have

much money since I'm going to be on my own should I get finaical aid and have a

side job? Also I hear that I have to take a test in order to get accepted into a college

is this true have you gone through this?

  • silverrose16701 Master
    silverrose16701
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    Feb 28, 2011
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    Jul 4, 2012 8:33 PM (in response to esmy)
    Re: Graduating and need some info on how to apply at colleges.

    Applying to colleges is a very complicated process.

     

    First you have to decide how long you wanna go to college. Do you just want an associates degree? If that's the case then a community college is a cheaper option in most cases.

     

    There are also vocational schools that teach skills like plumbing, truck driving, automobile repair, etc.

     

    There are state colleges,  private colleges, public colleges, and the like.

     

    Some colleges look at your extra activities, your grades, your sats, letters of recommendation, consider any part time jobs you may have, etc.

     

    It's always a good idea to apply for aid and a side job isn't a bad idea.

     

    My personal recommendation, is if you have any majors here at ashworth just to go tcollege here. Only 50-150 per month. Usually degree programs run in the neighborhood of 50-60 dollars a month. Masters and MBA's at 150 per month.

    • esmy Newbie
      esmy
      3 posts since
      Dec 17, 2011
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      Jul 6, 2012 7:36 AM (in response to silverrose16701)
      Re: Graduating and need some info on how to apply at colleges.

      Yeah I want to go for Dental Hygenist, but the thing is I want to go to the University of Oregon.

      And I think I have to have my SAT's test done, but thats another thing I don't know where to

      take them and also should I start studying now for the SAT's? I really want to go to Oregon.

      I'm tried of being in Texas I need something new a new school a new life. Another thing I know

      some college don't let some home schooled people in. I guess I'm going to have to find out about

      that part on my own.

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