guys, i’m getting nervous about college… i’m a junior and i will be taking the ACT for the first time next week (i’ve taken the PLAN test though)
i just don’t know if i have what it takes with the economy the way it is..
right now i have:
3.2 GPA
AP classes (history, engish 3, chem 2)
i’ll be taking AP clac next year i think
my projected ACT score (from the plan) was a 26-31
when i took the PSAT i was ranked in the top 78th percentile and it suggested i go into medicine as an adult (which i want to do)
i’m in band and i’ve done a bunch of honor bands and stuff, and i’m a section leader in the drumline
i’m getting my eagle scout
i do amateur boxing and have a 1-0 record
i work two jobs
and i volunteer at a hospital
i’m just really stressed right now… i was up until about one o clock this morning with homework. oh and i dont know if it will help, but i’m half mexican and i know minorities get more scholarship opportunities.
idk.. what kind of college do you think i can get in?
like what would i have a better chance at?
a military academy?
a college like vanderbilt?
or the university of tennessee?
First, calm down. The stress will cloud your thinking.
Second, the economy is always an issue, regardless of what year it is and what party is in charge. Best advice, stay away from loans and pay cash. Go part time. It might be slow going, but you will have more time to focus on your core classes and more time to figure out what are of medicine you really want to major in and you won’t get stuck with a huge bill plus accruing interest (which makes a big difference in how you view the economy).
Third, apply. Who knows what scholarships you qualify for. Have you thought of going in to the military? They have a lot of perks that can make it worth the few years you are obligated to.
Fourth, you sound like you will do fine regardless of your decisions since you are actually thinking about these things and trying to come up with a plan. Good Luck!
Vanderbilt- no
a state school of some sort- yes
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First, calm down. The stress will cloud your thinking.
Second, the economy is always an issue, regardless of what year it is and what party is in charge. Best advice, stay away from loans and pay cash. Go part time. It might be slow going, but you will have more time to focus on your core classes and more time to figure out what are of medicine you really want to major in and you won’t get stuck with a huge bill plus accruing interest (which makes a big difference in how you view the economy).
Third, apply. Who knows what scholarships you qualify for. Have you thought of going in to the military? They have a lot of perks that can make it worth the few years you are obligated to.
Fourth, you sound like you will do fine regardless of your decisions since you are actually thinking about these things and trying to come up with a plan. Good Luck!
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