How do i get into college?
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Also i am not very rich, and most likely wont be able to pay for college. I need to know how these processes work, financial aid, student loans , and scholarships (especially this one).
I have great teachers, and they will all give me recommendations.
Also huge factor is community service, i dont know where to start. I have a great counselor, and i know i should ask these questions to her. but i need outside opinion.
My personal statement, i have a great sad story lined, up, but dont know how i should present it.
Also i have started taking community college classes. Hope that will help. How does it help. I have taken on classes with UC/CSU college credit.
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Sounds like you're already do well with your grades, just keep it up. After you get your first A- it only goes down from there, I should know! Just study for the SAT, if your school offers study courses or your community, you should definitly take them. I did for the ACT and my score went from a 26 to a 30. For community service you should see if there is a literacy center where you can teach people. I've done that and enjoyed it. Community College classes are good. Take some AP courses as well so that you can build up on college credit, but don't forget your other classes. A girl in my school focused too much on college classes but now won't even graduate from high school though she will have her associates in college (I'm not sure how that will work out)! lol! Hope that helped! Good Luck!
Good for you- looking to the future! :) You should be very proud of yourself.
For help, yes, your school counselor is a good place to start. The library is another great place to get information. Your school library might have some books on getting into college, scholarships, etc. A lot of public libraries also have good books on the subjects. (hint for public libraries- find out when their summer programs are going on and avoid those times. You are more likely to get the one on one help you need).
Also- if you live near a college or university- go check out their library. Most state schools will let you use their books in the library and the knowledge of their library staff.
I had to declare myself an imancipated minor at 19 while going to school (that meant that my parents and I were estranged and I was paying for everything myself.) I had a friend of a friend who was older to go with me to the Financial Aid office. That was really good. If you have someone who can go with you (a parent is good too!)- it really helps.
I wish you the best of luck! College is a great experience!
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