Now that I am senior, all the nightmares and confusion of what I should do from this point has come true. I think I don't have to worry about getting all my credits so thats only a minor problem. The real problem is that I am facing is the pressure of getting into a collage and finding way to actually make it possible to support that. I know all this sounds easy but its really demanding to me and the fact that I cannot decide on anything doesn't help. So I am seeking online trhough written words because I am not good with speaking to people. All of you that still remember this important time in your life, please share your experience with me. Thank you for letting me waste your time (no sarcasm)

Uhh...just relax...ok? i know wat you feel...i feel that too...hohoho...just try to relax yourself first... -_-

Your best bet is to talk to an advisor at your high school. You don't have to declare a major right away, just apply to a few schools after deciding some of the major factors, like, how far do you want to go, school size, and programs they may offer. Make sure you apply early.

If you're going to need financial assistance, you'll have to fill out the FAFSA ( http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ ) so you can get federal grants and loans. This is a pain, so make sure you do it early, and you'll need your parents tax papers for this.

Just take one thing at a time. Make a list to narrow down what has to be done. Have you decided any schools yet? Apply to a few (well, start applying soon, its quite early now), and make sure you fill out the FAFSA. The earlier you do things the better. Some schools require the SAT ... have you taken that yet? Make sure you look at the school's requirements, and like I said, go see an advisor at your school, they usually have loads of pamphlets and leaflets with information for you.

Good luck!

Yo your still young man. I"M 21 and still haven't hit college yet. On top of that I don't know what course I wanna take.
What Gatsu27 said. Just take your time.

I went through 4 years of college and now i am taking a break because i still dont know what i want to do. people find out at different times in their life. it isnt something you can really force. i really thought i was going to do something with computer engineering and i forced myself through 3 years of it and then realized i hated it. if your not sure just go in undeclared and take different classes. id recommend taking 5 classes in completely different fields (but ones you would be interested in).

as for supporting urself through college, its easy. some people dont want to, but getting student loans is the way to go. you will pay them off for awhile, but the interest is so low and you dont start paying them until your out of college. just get enough loans to cover the entire costs of college (u should be able to get some grants or scholarships to cover some of that), and try to get subsidized loans as much as possible. get yourself a part time job (u could probably chill the first semester and just get used to being on your own) and work about 15 hours a week during the school year. Any money you save from loans at the end of each year just put away and get the same loans the next year. id rather start off out of college with 5 to 10 thousand dollars saved up and paying 50 dollars a month on loans than coming out of college flat broke but not having to pay anything for loans.

id recommend staying in a dorm at least your first year. its a good way to socialize, especially if your not very outgoing. its also cheap because the cost of food will be included in that so you dont have to go grocery shopping (and going out to eat is the #1 costly thing in college btw). everyone says well rent is cheaper at a place and you get more room, but if you have your own place you also have to pay utilities, internet bill (internet in dorms is one time fee usually), and groceries not to mention you tend to go out and eat out more when you live off campus. you save money on gas for not having to drive to campus and you will be more likely to attend class your first year if your right on campus.

anyways, if you need any more serious advice than that, talking to your parents, someone you know personally that has gone through college, or your student advisor would help. and dont sweat it. your first two years college isnt any harder than high school. its just harder to make urself go to class.

Another thing that you should consider is Community college. Most are two year schools, but many offer 2&2 plans that allow you to carry over most of your credit to a 4 year college. One of the best things about community college is the price. I am going to one for roughly $1,100 a semester, whereas at a four year college it would be an easy $4,00-6.000, and more if you go to a private colege.

If you are going to a college, see if they have a placement test. There are very common at community colleges, but some 4-year colleges do these too. They test you on your abilities in typicly math and English. If they do have these, TAKE THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, perferably before your school year ends. If you do not and wait till August like I did, you may very well get stuck in one or more remedial courses that you have to take but offer no college credit. these classes suck, so your beter off taking the tests early when you still remember some of your schooling.

College... what a good time.
First you should think really hard about what do you really want to do when you graduated.
You shulda be really sure about that because I have seen somebody who study for four years
in the faculty that she didn't really want to. And that made her feel really bad that she didn't think about that before
choosen

AND finally be relax four year in college is really fun
try to do evry thing you want to
ENJOY YOUR LIFE !!

I agree with gatsu. Calm down, it may be a huge event in your life but just take it one step at a time. I remember i was the exact same way when it came to choosing a college. Like Gatsu said, talk to your advisor. I don't know if you live in the US but if you do i would suggest looking at in state schools since tuition will be much cheaper. See what kind of financhial aid pachages the school offers, i know my school offers a lot and so i don't have to pay very much. Lord Burn also makes a good point, community colleges are a great way to get started, maybe find what you like and at the same time get some general degree requirements out of the way like basic math and english. Once you have searched around and found some colleges that you are interested in them find out how to apply. It's often helpful to call the school up itself even though you don't like talking to people i would suggest it, it is really helpful. Be sure to apply to more then one school in case you don't get into your first choice. The number one thing is to go and talk to your advisor, this is exactly what they are there for and i know they'll be able to help you. Have fun in college, and don't stress about it so much! :)

don't expect to get the same marks you did in high school. usually, you could reasonably assume your average will drop 15% in your freshman year of university. if you work hard, this average will go up again in your second, third and fourth year.

College is great. I agree with everyone here. You're still young, you don't need to plan out you life just yet...really you don't. I know that it seems like you go to college and pick a major, get your degree, etc... without much room for change and the rest of your life is set. But it doesn't have to be that way. My best friend wants to go to med. school and go into oby/gyn so when she started college she was a biochem major because she thought that it was the logical thing to do. Turns out that she hated chemistry so now she's a math major. It's relatively easy to change your major and you don't even have to declare one when you enter school. The main thing is that you don't have to rush things. Besides, most colleges have general classes that you have to take to graduate no matter what major you are so you can still earn credit towards your "degree" while you're deciding. Also try and figure out what AP/IB/general placement credit your college of choice will take. It's by far the cheapest way to get credit. I entered college as a junior because of all the credit I'd completed.

Dorm living is definately cheaper than off campus living, but expenses no matter what will pile up if you're not careful. Gas will be a huge expense, and while a car is convenient, there are other cheaper modes of transportation(ie bike, bus, etc..). If you're worried about expenses try and look at some other options. Like Lord Burn said, community college is a great place to get a few basic courses down. You can also consider some local colleges as they usually have really great scholarship packages. If you do go to a local college though, I'd still try and live in the dorms despite living at home being the cheapest option. It's part of the entire college experience and it's a good opportunity for you to learn how to take care of yourself, make friends, and in general have fun.

And most important advice I'd give anyone who's going to college: Go to class. It really is a horrible thing because you'll find that there's no one around to make you go to class anymore. The profs usually don't take attendence, and they'll tell you that they don't care if you choose not to go to lecture. And I never skipped in high school, but it's so easy in college and lectures can get so dry and boring that it gets really really tempting. But I found out that not going to class will seriously make your grades fall. Le sigh.

In anycase, I use to be afraid of leaving home for college too, but now I find that it's awesome-ness. I'm having a great time, and in the end the transition for me was no more difficult than the transition from middle school to high school really.

I think the college experience also depends on what you expect out of it. If you're trying to pass by, then there shouldn't be any problems. Most people can do that as long as they hand in their assignments and at least try a little. If you're trying to be among the top of the class, then there is going to be a struggle. Anything higher than a "B" grade is going to take a lot of... studying, reading ahead, asking your professor questions, organizing study groups, etc..

One of the most important things for me was to make sure that I ate well. Both classes and parties are better if you have the energy that comes from a good meal.

College is truly a break from high school. for it's alot less stress and way more enjoyable.. there's always free time to do things, and ALOT of people.

i'd suggest that you not commute, and just dorm. that way you'll experience more.

also go to class and do the work! haha right now i'm in a lab. tsk tsk oh well

I personally didnt overall like college except for the freedom. i liked that i was conformed to a specific schedule that i actually had to attend. i also like that i was in sports that actually meant something (where intermurrals are fun and all, but flag football i mean cmon!).

like everyone says just dont fret. even if your not sure, if you find a degree you can at least pass and get your diploma then your fine. honestly, unless you go into an engineering, medical, or law field you really don't need any specific degree to get a job.

i personally didnt overall like college except for the freedom. i liked that i was conformed to a specific schedule that i actually had to attend. i also like that i was in sports that actually meant something (where intermurrals are fun and all, but flag football i mean cmon!).

like everyone says just dont fret. even if your not sure, if you find a degree you can at least pass and get your diploma then your fine. honestly, unless you go into an engineering, medical, or law field you really don't need any specific degree to get a job.

nobody said that growing up was a breeze.