climb the ladder
okay, how long until I get into college?
High School Graduation Undergrad, First Semester
Everyone’s starting point when going to college is going to be different. Beginning your journey is what matters most. It’s all about where you are going. Like any roadtrip, there are chances you may experience weather changes, road construction, detours, or even traffic jams. This may mean altering your trip or taking a different route. The same can happen with college. Below are some scenarios you may experience along the way.
I graduated from high school this month and now decided to go to college!
If you decided to go to college at the last minute; don’t worry! You are not alone. Whether late or early, the decision to go to college is exciting! All this means is your road map to college is going to look and feel different. Colleges may have hard deadlines, but try calling the college representative and ask what options you have to go to that school. If you want to start taking classes now, research what schools allow you to enroll up to the first week. Keep in mind that schools may suggest you wait a semester. That’s not a stop sign, just a yield sign...keep going!
My grades are not so great. What can I do?
If your grades were not where they needed to be for admission to your desired school, don’t worry! The journey does not end here! Ask the college representative how you can improve your grades or what else you can do to get into their school. Some colleges will accept you as long as you have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma regardless of your GPA. Aim to get good grades at these locations to increase your chances of getting into your desired school.
I got rejected. I feel like college is not for me.
Rejection can be crushing, but keep in mind that this is not a reflection of your ability to attend college. You have many options to continue your education. The goal is not college, but a career, so keep your dreams in mind and see this setback as a speed bump, not a complete crash. This feeling of inadequacy may come again when you are in college, but be confident in your ability and keep your future dreams in mind. Apply to other colleges and do not let a rejection from one college determine your college journey.
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