I’m 18 years old with 24 college credit hours while still in high school. I’ll have 33 by the end of May, what should I do next?
Depending on what they're in and where you took them, they should be transferable. Private college/university courses may not trasfer to a public college/university and vice versus, but most public college courses will transfer to other public colleges.The first thing you need to do is figure out where you want to go and then talk to one of the advisors there. Apply (if it isn't the college you've been attending) and pick out the degree program(s) you want to complete. The college will look at the courses you've taken and let you know what you have left to take to get your degree.Realize that all colleges have a matriculation requirement. That means that if you don't go to the college you earned these credits from, you will still have a minimum credit requirement to take in-house, so to speak. That minimum can be for credits at the college, credits in the degree major, or both. I had all but one semester of a hospital administration degree finished at one college when the military moved me. I had to start almost completely over at the new college because I had to have 16 credit hours in my major at the new school. All those other classes became extra electives. So if you've already started a degree program at one college, you may find it cheaper and easier to finish it there.Good luck, and congratulations on the great head start!
I'm 26 years old. Is it too late to start studying physics?
I'm 30 and I'm starting my first college physics class this spring. I'm pretty excited about it.When I was in high school, I sucked at math even though I'd always loved science. I failed Algebra 2 twice. So I went to art school for an AA in advertising. But after working in the industry for awhile, I still wanted to scratch that science itch, so I started taking some math and science classes on the side, and found that I had become a lot better at learning as an adult, and the new subjects gave me new ways of thinking about my other work. It was a win-win.I also looked for conferences and events, and tried to make connections with people in the fields I was interested in, and that's been invaluable. People love to talk about what they do and with your existing skills, there's always some way you can help out and be involved with the field even if you find out you don't like doing it yourself. If you're looking to go for a degree, you'll find it's not like the first time around. I'm hoping to finish a bachelors now, but after working full-time and getting married it's impossible to find any financial aid, so most schools are still out of reach. It's frustrating. But the truth is, the red tape is the biggest barrier, not my brain. I'm less distracted, smarter, better at communicating and a lot braver and more adept socially than I was as a young art student. I have a huge advantage over the other undergrads, and I'm actually not the only person my age in many classes. A lot of late-20s and early-30s veterans are back in school to finish their degrees right now, as well as people like you and me who did some other work and then came back around to their first passion. Is it awkward at first when an instructor is younger than you? Yes. But it's also a lot easier to make real intellectual connections with them that turn into projects and opportunities - and even friendships.In conclusion: Do it! And best of luck :)
Is freshman year of highschool to early to be thinking about college?
No, it's great that you are starting to think about college and career at your age. Most students DO wait until their senior year and that's way too late! A few things to think about: You will be taking the PSAT soon. You should take any tutorials your school offers to do as well as you can--the PSAT is predictive of ability on the SAT. If you test well, you will do well on the MCAT, which is what you take in your junior-senior year of college before you apply to medical school. In other words, you would start in your junior year with your serious college preparation, and your high school counselor will be helping you with information about colleges, financial aid, and other matters. Your parent(s) should also be involved, as you need to know the type of school you will be able to attend--local public university, private school, etc. Classes: Medical school is all about Chemistry--you should take as many chem classes as your school offers, and also Biology, Microbiology, and even Physics. Math is important as well since you will need to focus in science. Don't panic, just take it slowly and worry about one year at a time. Also, you might want to think of volunteer work or extra-curricular activities such as volunteering in a hospital, at a homeless shelter, or some other area where you are helping people. That helps on your college applications and for scholarships, and it shows that you are committed to the field you have chosen. Good grades are needed for most colleges, and then again for medical school. If you don't do well in your freshman year, you have three more years to raise your GPA. It is more important to show higher grades in the junior and senior years; some schools only consider your last two years. At this point I wouldn't worry about what KIND of doctor you want to be--many don't even know when they enter medical school! It's important to check out different types of career paths, and you may even decide to stay in the healthcare field and do something other than be a doctor--that's OK too. You have a clean slate for your life, you sound like and interesting and interested person, and I wish you well in high school!
Picking classes in high school?
Okay, so I'm in french immersion, which means I take some of my courses in french. You've got your basic courses. You have 8 courses per school year. I course= I credit. To graduate, you need 32 credits. Here in Ontario, You've GOT to take 4 credits for enlish(one each year), 3 for math, one for Canadian geography, 1 for history, and a few others. You're going to grade 9. You'll most likely be taking English, Math, Science, Phys.Ed, Canadian geography, history, and whatever elective you choose (art, dance, drama, instrument) Well, that's how it was for me, I'm in french immersion) I believe kids in the english track get 3 electives. Don't worry if your confused, if you're in the 8th grade now, by december, they'll start telling you all about high school :) By the end of the year, you'll be pro :) Peace.