College!

[Kaiser of Arabia]

As you guys know, I'm a Sophmore in Highschool. Which means, being an industrious little *******, I'm begining to look at colleges. I was wondering if any of you Americans had some ideas that could help me out

Well, I'm looking for a college that would allow me to double major in Political Science and International Affairs. My minor options include Italian, German, and Domestic Affairs/Relations. I want one that would allow me to study abroad if possible, maybe in München or Napoli? Also, a nice (metropolitan) area would be nice.

Currently I am 81st in a class of 525. By graduation I'll probably be within the top 50, maybe even better. I have almost all honors classes and within the next two years I'll have 6 APs if I can fit them. My GPA (weighted) is 4.2, hopefully it shall rise to at least a 4.6, and unweighted it is about 3.77. I am in NFL (merit membership only, since we're switching leagues soon I should get alot more points torwards higher membership) and will probably be in NHS soon.

Currently I am looking at William and Mary and Georgetown University. Any other ideas? Or maybe things I should join/take to help me get in?

Thanks mates.

(No swearing college boy - Beirut)

[Byzantine Prince]

Come to Canada, it's astonishingly cheaper and it carries more validity then you would expect. Plus you might be able to legitimately wear Canadian flags on your backpack.

[lancelot]

If you are rich enough you can come to london and feast upon the fruits of British charm and intelligence....

London has some top universities....LSE and Kings college are 2 very good london based unis.

[Ice]

For politics, I suggest American University. I believe in it's in downton Washington D.C.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I've never quite understood the concept of Majors and Minors in American universities. Perhaps someone could enlighten me?

[Byzantine Prince]

A major is your main focus for the job you will be doing later. A minor is usually a side-tracked subject of your choice that you think will help you get ahead because you have extra skills. It makes you more specialized.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I've never quite understood the concept of Majors and Minors in American universities. Perhaps someone could enlighten me?

For example a major in Computer science at my school is 16 classes worth of credit (with certain requirements). Depending on where you work after college your employer might like it if you have a minor in Electrical Engineering, which requires 6 classes I think.


As for colleges, definitely go for AP classes. You can get college credit and it looks good on your transcript.

[Csargo]

Come to Canada, it's astonishingly cheaper and it carries more validity then you would expect. Plus you might be able to legitimately wear Canadian flags on your backpack.

I already do that. Although I guess its not really legit. Who cares.

[Ice]

Which state do you live in? Going to school in state will save you or your parents a bunch of money. I mean, just by living in Michigan I will only pay around 18 grand a year compared to the 36 grand id pay out of state.

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Which state do you live in? Going to school in state will save you or your parents a bunch of money. I mean, just by living in Michigan I will only pay around 18 grand a year compared to the 36 grand id pay out of state.

How long? Could I move there right before I start up school there?

[Ice]

How long? Could I move there right before I start up school there?

I think a year. If you want to declare for instate tuition, you have to file a lot of paperwork.

[doc_bean]

Which state do you live in? Going to school in state will save you or your parents a bunch of money. I mean, just by living in Michigan I will only pay around 18 grand a year compared to the 36 grand id pay out of state.

I hope that includes housing and living expenses....

[Azi Tohak]

I'm surprised there have been no snide comments on his choice of major.

Anyway, just get good grades (top 10% is a must for those selective universities). Any service clubs you can get in looks good too. DA is right about the advanced degree, but have you thought about pursuing a Bachelors at a state university? I can't remember what state you're from, but that is always a good choice to save money and you still get a good education. Then get a fellowship or whatever the term is for your advanced degree at one of the more prestigious Unis.

Also, don't get so set on one major so early. A friend of mine did that (Poli 'Sci' major) and he just couldn't take how far left the department at KSU was. Now he's a seaman (err... he's in the Navy). That being said, you might change your mind on a lot of things between now and then. Really, it would be a good idea.

I like AP tests. Good starting point. But also remember that just jumping into a sophmore curriculum might not be such a good idea either.

Azi

P.S. Yeah! 800th post! And here I thought it was going to be in the babe thread.

[Ice]

I hope that includes housing and living expenses....

It does.

I forget what just plain tuition is.