College Apps

[Jamal]

For any of you guys who have gone to college or are going through college tell me what colleges you guys went to and why I'm doing college apps rn and don't know what I wanna do with my life yet.

Edited November 29, 2016 by Stereo

[KillZone]

none, because college is just a big business that makes money off your debt.  I didn't go to college and make >100k a year and my friends who went are still looking for jobs.

 

granted if you trying to be a doctor then ya know I think ya need it.  I guess all depends what you study

Edited November 29, 2016 by KillZone

[Shane McCoy]

4 minutes ago, KillZone said:

none, because college is just a big business that makes money off your debt.  I didn't go to college and make >100k a year and my friends who went are still looking for jobs.

 

granted if you trying to be a doctor then ya know I think ya need it.  I guess all depends what you study

Can't say I agree with you there, college is pretty important. Have fun making a job over someone with a 4 year degree

Edited November 29, 2016 by Shane McCoy

[KillZone]

Just now, Shane McCoy said:

Can't say I agree with you there, college is pretty important. Have fun making a job over someone with a 4 year degree

like I said I make 100k+ a year .... soooooooo

[Jwilly]

Just now, OLL13 said:

I didn't go to college and make $500k + a year off selling in-game asylum cash. lol rekt

lmao one pistol banger camping a drug dealer will make you not able to pay your bills

[Will]

All depends what sort of job you want to do have you looked into an Apprenticeship ?

[Johnny]

2 hours ago, Stereo said:

don't know what I wanna do with my life yet.

end it plz

[Jamal]

Just now, Will said:

All depends what sort of job you want to do have you looked into an Apprenticeship ?

Im probably going into pre buisness for my undergrad don't know my grad yet tho

[Jamal]

4 minutes ago, Johnny said:

end it plz

 do I really need to say any more

Edited November 29, 2016 by Stereo

[Shane McCoy]

Just now, KillZone said:

like I said I make 100k+ a year .... soooooooo

I'm not here to argue, but I highly doubt you make 100k+ a year. Do share the secrets to your success.

Also because of your "success" college is obviously nothing more than a big business that hasn't helped anyone but doctors. its a huge scam and you shouldn't attend it. No one gains anything from a higher education.

[Johnny]

1 hour ago, Stereo said:

do I really need to say any more

 

2 hours ago, Stereo said:

my life

though i think sitting in a chair and playing arma 24/7 is not really a life 

[Jamal]

4 minutes ago, Johnny said:

 

though i think sitting in a chair and playing arma 24/7 is not really a life 

lol look at the topic 

Edited November 29, 2016 by Stereo

[Johnny]

1 hour ago, Stereo said:

lol look at the topic retard

doubt any college apps will accept someone with your gpa. what are you a fucking native  left-handed single abused mother?

[Sky]

Be realistic about your goals. If you plan on going into business, you'd better be prepared to have some connections after graduation to get a job. If you'd like to go into medicine like I am, you'd best be prepared to sacrifice some of your Arma time for studying. Get into a lot of lab work and get hands on. It only gets more and more competitive, so try getting some internships somewhere in the field that you want to get into. For example, I'm in a pharmacy program, so I plan on becoming a pharmacy technician. Not the best pay, but the experience will look real nice. 

In general, just don't assume that you'll be successful. Hell, don't even apply for a direct program yet if you don't feel like it. Do 2 years, then apply for a program that you think fits you. 

3 minutes ago, Johnny said:

doubt any college apps will accept someone with your gpa. what are you a fucking native  left-handed single abused mother?

let's not derail this into a petty high school locker room fight. Keep the hostility in side chat. 

Edited November 29, 2016 by Sky

[Tusken Raider]

14 minutes ago, Stereo said:

Im probably going into pre buisness for my undergrad don't know my grad yet tho

Lets be honest here everyone goes for business that degree is a dime a dozen.

[Jamal]

Just now, Tusken Raider said:

Lets be honest here everyone goes for business that degree is a dime a dozen.

yeah I just don't know yet I still have time so...

[massi]

whatever you do, don't go into art or history

Edited November 29, 2016 by massi
forgot about history

[Tusken Raider]

Just now, Stereo said:

yeah I just don't know yet I still have time so...

Sure you can make 100k+ a year without a college degree just usually that requires more hours and more of a physical labor type job than something paying the same with a college degree.

[Scott]

29 minutes ago, OLL13 said:

I didn't go to college and make $500k + a year off selling in-game asylum cash. lol rekt

I've made more money from asylum than anything else in my life so far

[Clint Beastwood]

As long as you're not an Artist, liberal arts major, political science major or an asshole.  Here is an idea for the next 4 years of your life.

 

Save yourself time and money.

 

Go to a community college for 2 years and finish your general education.

Take some side classes to find interests.

Make those interests into a career path.

Apply for undergraduate at a school that specializes in said career path.

Do Internship.  Contribute skills freely to your local community. 

2 years later graduate with degree in field.

Apply for jobs with Bachelor's Degree and tell them about your internships and your contributions to society.

Make $100k+ as long as you're not an asshole.

 

Number 1 rule graduates forget.  Dont be an asshole.  

I've turned away kids that had 4.0 GPA's.

From prestigious colleges

 

All because they thought they DESERVED the job. 

[Jake]

3 minutes ago, Clint Beastwood said:

As long as you're not an Artist, liberal arts major, political science major or an asshole.  Here is an idea for the next 4 years of your life.

 

Save yourself time and money.

 

Go to a community college for 2 years and finish your general education.

Take some side classes to find interests.

Make those interests into a career path.

Apply for undergraduate at a school that specializes in said career path.

Do Internship.  Contribute skills freely to your local community. 

2 years later graduate with degree in field.

Apply for jobs with Bachelor's Degree and tell them about your internships and your contributions to society.

Make $100k+ as long as you're not an asshole.

 

Number 1 rule graduates forget.  Dont be an asshole.  

I've turned away kids that had 4.0 GPA's.

From prestigious colleges

 

All because they thought they DESERVED the job. 

^^ Couldn't be more true... especially the "don't be an asshole" part.

[The Orphan]

12 minutes ago, Clint Beastwood said:

As long as you're not an Artist, liberal arts major, political science major or an asshole.  Here is an idea for the next 4 years of your life.

 

Save yourself time and money.

 

Go to a community college for 2 years and finish your general education.

Take some side classes to find interests.

Make those interests into a career path.

Apply for undergraduate at a school that specializes in said career path.

Do Internship.  Contribute skills freely to your local community. 

2 years later graduate with degree in field.

Apply for jobs with Bachelor's Degree and tell them about your internships and your contributions to society.

Make $100k+ as long as you're not an asshole.

 

Number 1 rule graduates forget.  Dont be an asshole.  

I've turned away kids that had 4.0 GPA's.

From prestigious colleges

 

All because they thought they DESERVED the job. 

You legit sound so much like my dad its crazy minus the community college thingy.  Ive listened to everything he has said and I got to say at the age of 18 im doing pretty well following his rules

 

@Stereo don't get down on yourself man I just finished all my apps and got into the school that i went ED to and I can't express how amazing it feels to get something that you have worked for from the age of 10.  All the college apps are the last step just get them done and you will feel amazing

Edited November 29, 2016 by The Orphan

[Jamal]

Just now, The Orphan said:

You legit sound so much like my dad its crazy.  Ive listened to everything he has said and I got to say at the age of 18 im doing pretty well following his rules

 

@Stereo don't get down on yourself man I just finished all my apps and got into the school that i went ED to and I can't express how amazing it feels to get something that you have worked for from the age of 10.  All the college apps are the last step just get them done and you will feel amazing

yeah man rn I'm finishing up my 10th app still got 5 more after this

[The Orphan]

Just now, Stereo said:

yeah man rn I'm finishing up my 10th app still got 5 more after this

ya I had like 15 colleges but since i got into my number 1 ED i didn't have to do like 7 of them

[Hank Storm]

I go to Penn State, If you don't know what you want to go into yet, Most state schools have good engineering and business programs and large networks. Its also fairly easy to change majors within your college (ex. It wouldn't be that hard to switch from finance to accounting within the business school). Good luck .

[Haych]

My kebab shop is looking for some staff. Had to fire Jimbo because he kept delivering the food half eaten and my co-owner Devran is to busy losing games on Overwatch so I can do with some extra hands

[Reapered]

I don't know what kind of person you are but one of my highschool teachers said it best, college isn't for everyone but everyone needs some kind of education after highschool whether it be college or an apprenticeship to have a higher chance at success in life.

Edited November 29, 2016 by Reapered

[Jamal]

Just now, The Orphan said:

ya I had like 15 colleges but since i got into my number 1 ED i didn't have to do like 7 of them

damn lucky

[Jamal]

1 minute ago, Haych said:

My kebab shop is looking for some staff. Had to fire Jimbo because he kept delivering the food half eaten and my co-owner Devran is to busy losing games on Overwatch so I can do with some extra hands

sign me up dad it will only be a quarter eaten when I deliver it.

[.Sean]

I applied to Utica college Miami Uni Central Penn Penn state and South Carolina university at myrtle beach and John Jay using the same essay still waiting to hear back from them, good luck stereo 

[Jamal]

2 hours ago, House. said:

I applied to Utica college Miami Uni Central Penn Penn state and South Carolina university at myrtle beach and John Jay using the same essay still waiting to hear back from them, good luck stereo 

did you use commonapp btw i also applied to miami U and Penn State 

[Juice]

21 hours ago, Stereo said:

For any of you guys who have gone to college or are going through college tell me what colleges you guys went to and why I'm doing college apps rn and don't know what I wanna do with my life yet.

I applied to a few schools including CWU, UND, Embry Riddle, and Hillsboro Air Academy.  Im lucky because I already know that I want to be a pilot, however, many of my friends still dont know what they want to do.  Like Clint and a few other people said, its really smart to do 2 years at a community college.  Its cheaper and it doesn't lock you into something that you might change your mind about half way through.

Once you figure out what career you want to pursue, you can pick a school that will help you with what you want to study while already having some experience with higher level education.

 

Just my 2 cents

Edited November 30, 2016 by Juice

[varex]

I also enrolled for 2 years at a community college and will likely transfer to University North Texas when I've finished my 'basics' to study epidemiology and genetic modification. Applying was not stressful for me since the acceptance rate for the community colleges in my area are extremely high and my test scores ad GPA go well beyond their requirements. However, I imagine that applying for a 4-year university right out of high school is very anxiety-inducing. 

Most people don't know what they want to do with their life when they pursue higher education. My eldest sister changed her major twice (from education to medicine then to business) and my other sister has changed her major as well (from medicine to education). My brother also went into college wanting to become a biologist and left to become a helicopter mechanic for the military. My boyfriend also went to UNT to study politics but after a year, switched to music composition. It's abnormal to have everything planned out, so don't feel like you're behind.

We're all unsure of what the future holds. Nobody is ready for it. Although you may feel like you are making a huge decision, you are not setting your life up just yet. You can still backtrack if you feel it is necessary in the future and you can still change your mind.

And if you are not accepted to the college you want, it isn't the end of the world. There are plenty more opportunities out there.

Best of luck in getting into the college of your choice, though! (:

Edited November 30, 2016 by varex

[Jamal]

17 minutes ago, varex said:

I also enrolled for 2 years at a community college and will likely transfer to University North Texas when I've finished my 'basics' to study epidemiology and genetic modification. Applying was not stressful for me since the acceptance rate for the community colleges in my area are extremely high and my test scores ad GPA go well beyond their requirements. However, I imagine that applying for a 4-year university right out of high school is very anxiety-inducing. 

Most people don't know what they want to do with their life when they pursue higher education. My eldest sister changed her major twice (from education to medicine then to business) and my other sister has changed her major as well (from medicine to education). My brother also went into college wanting to become a biologist and left to become a helicopter mechanic for the military. My boyfriend also went to UNT to study politics but after a year, switched to music composition. It's abnormal to have everything planned out, so don't feel like you're behind.

We're all unsure of what the future holds. Nobody is ready for it. Although you may feel like you are making a huge decision, you are not setting your life up just yet. You can still backtrack if you feel it is necessary in the future and you can still change your mind.

And if you are not accepted to the college you want, it isn't the end of the world. There are plenty more opportunities out there.

Best of luck in getting into the college of your choice, though! (:

2 year college sounds aight 

[Jamal]

two year colleges seems like the best option for now although I'm still going for some 4 years

Edited December 1, 2016 by Stereo

[Tusken Raider]

2 hours ago, varex said:

I also enrolled for 2 years at a community college and will likely transfer to University North Texas when I've finished my 'basics' to study epidemiology and genetic modification. Applying was not stressful for me since the acceptance rate for the community colleges in my area are extremely high and my test scores ad GPA go well beyond their requirements. However, I imagine that applying for a 4-year university right out of high school is very anxiety-inducing. 

Most people don't know what they want to do with their life when they pursue higher education. My eldest sister changed her major twice (from education to medicine then to business) and my other sister has changed her major as well (from medicine to education). My brother also went into college wanting to become a biologist and left to become a helicopter mechanic for the military. My boyfriend also went to UNT to study politics but after a year, switched to music composition. It's abnormal to have everything planned out, so don't feel like you're behind.

We're all unsure of what the future holds. Nobody is ready for it. Although you may feel like you are making a huge decision, you are not setting your life up just yet. You can still backtrack if you feel it is necessary in the future and you can still change your mind.

And if you are not accepted to the college you want, it isn't the end of the world. There are plenty more opportunities out there.

Best of luck in getting into the college of your choice, though! (:

UNT is a bunch of tree huggers trying to make every eco friendly.

[Mitch (IFRIT)]

No matter what you do. always make sure your options are open. I was once told by a elder that people always shit, eat, drive and need a home. every community has a maintenance department and emergency services. when the market plunges. where do you want to be? 

[Gatorade]

On 11/29/2016 at 5:34 PM, Stereo said:

For any of you guys who have gone to college or are going through college tell me what colleges you guys went to and why I'm doing college apps rn and don't know what I wanna do with my life yet.

Graduated Middlesex Community College  - went for free with a scholarship from graduating top in tech-vocational high-school for electronics. 

- Obtained associates degree in Computer Science: With a specialization on Networking and Computer Engineering

 

Currently Enrolled with a scholarship for Scholar Athletics at University of Massachussetts - Lowell

- 1 year left for Computer Science: Specialization in programming (Bachelors). Basically a whole new degree that they screwed me into taking because the other one was considered "IT" and they only offered night classes. Nonetheless I have 8 classes to go which are only offered in certain times and will take two more semesters and they only give you your deploma in the spring so 1 year.

 

 

When I first went to apply to colleges I didn't have enough things to get in, however I went to community college and had a 3.94 GPA and a few awards that got me a full entry into a University and a HUGE scholership at the time (Its almost depleted). I wish I had done more research but I didn't plan on going to college nor did I plan on doing what im doing now.

 

As a few others have said, make sure college is the right step for you. With the internet in todays world and all sorts of certificates there are many routes to take. For me personally school has sharpened my brain and my way of learning so it was worth it whether or not the material was worthy.

 

 

If you don't know what you want to do or have money problems there is no shame in community college. You will get credit for the basic classes at a cost thats prob close to 1/5 of the cost of a University. As for education, lol I should show you what I pay 4 grand for a prinston professor to fucking give me as an assignment and end class after 30 minutes every day. Please pay attention if you plan on transfering to a University and find out what actually transfers so you dont waste time like me

 

Take it as you will im just a guy on the internet on a gaming thread

Edited December 1, 2016 by Sugarfoot

[Haych]

6 minutes ago, Sugarfoot said:

Take it as you will im just a guy on the internet on a gaming thread

Don't take advice from Sugar. I followed he's fitness advice and gained 150Lbs in 2 weeks

[Gatorade]

Just now, Haych said:

Don't take advice from Sugar. I followed he's fitness advice and gained 150Lbs in 2 weeks

LOL , hey man I just wrote what I do. Can make a Beast out of a giraffe