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writes:I have three colleges I have in my to go to. I've always dream of goin to somewhere I love and that's away from home but I'm confused. One of my school choices is a community college its cheaper and seem less fun and I will be required to stay home. I wanted to leave home and get out on my own farther away because I'm a adult now. This is the reason why I can't don't wont to attend.My second choice is a univeristy thats about a hour away and I will stay on campus problem is their I don't know if I'll even feel comfortable at this univeristy and since my grades weren't high enough I will be on probation their which means I can be kicked out if I don't make certain grades.My other choice is a school 3 hours away and this was my first choice. But I'm cautions about this institute because it's more expensive than the others. I think I will feel comfortable here because it's a art institute and I'm a art person. Art is even my major. But they don't have dorms they have apartments and I'm kinda scared to be three hours away in a apartments and Im scared I may not have a enough money so I may have to take out a student loan.I'm so confused about what I should do but time is running out and I have to make a choice. Which choice should I make?
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 February 2012): Hey I've been there before! Let me be honest- go to the community college first. You won't get in trouble or party as much and learn great study habits at home. Later on you can transfer. Trust me- you may feel like an adult but you are so young and have a lot to learn. It's a good thing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 February 2012): I am a university counselor and admissions expert, although I don't deal with regular students. I actually deal with students from abroad who come to our university to study. Nevertheless, let me give you some ideas for you to consider and to base your decision on where to go to college.First of all cost: This is important, because if your parents are paying for your tuition and fees, you are pretty much beholden to them. It may be that you might want to go the community college route, which would be cheaper and save them, and you, some money. It may be a way to get the "riff-raff" (non-important) courses out of the way which would be much more expensive if you went to a four-year college instead. If you yourself are paying for your education, then you may want to seriously consider the community college route.Second, admissibility: You mentioned that you did not have the grades. It might be a good idea to go the community college route, if your grades from high school are no good. Also, what is the guarantee that you could get into your favorite school three hours away or into the university that is one hour away? You say that you feel like an adult and that you would not be comfortable at a community college. Well, let me tell you that community colleges are loaded with a lot of non-traditional students who are 30-50 years of age and even older. Some of them are in classes for fun, but most of them are in classes to reinvent themselves and get the training for a new profession. I have found that the "non-trads" who are 29-33 more often do much better than the traditional 18 to 22-year-old group. It may be that you will find yourself being looked up to as an older student and respected and appreciated more. Remember the the older character in "Community" that was on NBC who was played by Chevy Chase? Well, it's very common to find older folks going to school at community college. For many of them, the community college sort of becomes their second home, particularly if they are retired. A lot of guys and gals who were in the military go to school at community colleges. Finally, if you can come out with 2-4 semesters of straight-"A"s, then you may be able to get a scholarship at the institute three hours away from your home. If you can't make the "A" grades in community college, you probably are not going to make them at a four-year school.Third, goals and objectives: Do you have a plan? What subject is the best for you? Have you talked with your high school counselor, or with a counselor at any of the colleges or universities that you may be interested in? You can visit any university that you are interested in and get free admissions counseling so as to get an idea of what the course, what the school curriculum, what the work in the academic major consists of. You may not even have to be present and actually make a school visit, although I would. Instead, you can go online and most colleges and universities have online counselors to consult with and to help you make a decision about where you want to study. If you are still in high school, then get over to your high school counselor and find out what's happening and what is possible. If you have been out of high school for a few years, then go talk with the university or institute admissions and academic counselor about what your goals and objectives are.Fourth, do you want to take a chance and trust yourself? If you, do then go to the first choice and take out that loan. This assumes that you trust yourself and that you know what kind of situation you are in and that you want to work hard to make this experience pay off. If your "druthers" say, "I want to go to this school or institute" and you feel that you can do the work and will make the sacrifice and do the work that is required, then "Go for it!" At least you will have the satisfaction of doing what you want to. But, you "gotta" perform, Buddy! If you are not willing to study and do your assignments every night, then "poo-poo" on you. It isn't going to work!So, this is all I have to tell you. I wish you the best in your decision and that whatever you do will be the right path for you! Good Luck!
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (4 February 2012):
 I would visit all 3 schools with your parents (or whomever is paying) and see what it's all about and where you like to live/study the most. If there are no dorms (3rd choice) getting a job would be needed, and many college towns/areas have decent amount of "student" jobs.
Have you talked to your parents and do you know what they can afford? Do you have a scholarship? Or how do you expect to pay for it? Maybe even consider delaying it for a year and save up money? You have options, you just need to find what will work for you.
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