Question 1

How long do you have to stay in college

Accepted Answer

Typically four years to get a Bachelor's degree. There are many two-year schools as well.

Question 2

What if you get very low grades and can't get into college?

Accepted Answer

Hi Marcus,

Here in the States, there is always a way to grow and improve. For example, if you did not graduate from high school, you could work towards getting a GED.

Or, if you did graduate high school but cannot get into a university, you could start out at a community college. They generally have very low barriers to entry and are a great way to work your way up, as well as save money since they are typically much cheaper than a university.

I noticed that your profile says you are from China - I am not sure whether or not you have similar options available in China, but you could always check!

Remember, you can learn anything!

Question 3

is university better than college?

Accepted Answer

Going to a college would be much smaller than going to a university. In a college, it is a small institution where they spotlight undergraduates in a huge range of academic areas. On the other hand, if one chooses to go to a university, they would be exposed to plenty of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Additively, a university is a larger institution and they produce a lot of research so their students can succeed. Applying for a university would be much harder to get in versus applying to a college. Altogether, it is up to one to decide whether college or university is best for them. Every person is different, so it is always okay to seek help when needed, but make sure, the decision is all yours!! Hoped this helped!

Question 4

what types of things can you learn in collage? i am very interested in going to collage, but i don't get the feeling yet... i am sort f scared, so many people have told me that its hard, its scary, its nice, okay, easy. so i am kinda worried... can you help me?

Accepted Answer

Well, it depends what kind of job you want.  Different colleges offer different majors and some colleges are better than others.  Some of the careers you have to go to college for are teaching, doctor, architect, or business.  And there are many, many more.  
As to being hard, it depends on you.  Maybe you're really good at math so you want to be an accountant, so those classes are easy.  But maybe you have to take an English class as well, and that's more difficult for you.  College is definitely something you should think about as you consider what kind of career you want.  Hope this helps!

Question 5

what's the website to apply at oregon and alabama?

Accepted Answer

Hi Jaquill,
For information on Oregon financial aid here is the website
http://www.oregon.gov/highered/plan-pay-for-college/Pages/financial-aid.aspx

And for Alabama financial aid information here is the website
http://m.ache.alabama.gov/ache/

Are there Universities or colleges of interest? I can help see if I can find anymore information you need.

Question 6

Can sat help in getting scholarships

Accepted Answer

SAT scores are one thing that many colleges and funding agencies may look at and consider, so it can definitely help; however, it is only one of many things that they will consider, so don't worry about needing a perfect score.

Course: College admissions > Unit 1

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