Does it matter what college you go to?
Now before I get all of these comments saying that I am just jealous because I can't get into a top school, let me explain my academics. I have a 3.5 GPA, all 6 Aps/honors each year and 2050 on the SAT, and am very happy with my academic achievements Anyway, many people think "I have to go to the ivies, or stanford, or Johns Hopkins." And these people look down at schools like Rutgers, University of Maryland, and community colleges. But does it really matter what college you go to? Sure, if you go to an ivy league college and you are one of the best students there, which is highly unlikely, you will have some extra connections to break into the work world. But what if you are just an average student in these top schools. A recent survey showed employers don't consider the college one went to that much when in the employment process; and look for things like communication skills more closely. My mom went to Rowand, and sometimes gets a smirk or too from people when she tells them where she graduated from. But my mom is also has a top job in the government, and is making 6 figures, compared to some of her friends who make much less than that and graduated from Yale, Harvard, and Emery. I am just confused: aside from prestige and "brand name", if you do well in any college, what does it matter what college you go to?
Is my high school GPA reset when you off to college?
I just want to know if my college GPA will be reset from my high school GPA.. in other words, if my college GPA is independent from my high school GPA? My worry comes because i fooled around in high school and basically from a 4.1 it went down to a 2.8. And since i'm starting all over in college i don't want my high school GPA to affect my college GPA because then well, im screwed ='( So that's what i'm wondering.. Thanks for helping whoever it is =)
Does the high school I go to matter for college?
For college admissions, or what happens when you actually get to college?For college admissions themselves, really doesn’t matter. College admissions counselors take the school’s resources and average abilities into account. If you come from an under performing school that lacks AP classes, you don’t have to worry. But, if you come from a high-performing school, you will need to put in work. You have plenty of resources and good teachers at your disposal. This boon of resources must show as academic and extracurricular performance. You will have to perform at a high level, relative to your classmates, and much higher than the average student from across the country. But, as you have more resources available, this shouldn’t be too much of a challenge.After you get into college, the school does matter. You see, you will be competing with students from all over the country, with varying amounts of preparation. Kids from places like Philips Exeter, with dozens of AP classes under their belts? Yep. Kids who’ve taken half a dozen dual enrollment classes? Yep. There are a lot of different high schools in the US alone. Different schools prepare students for college to a differing degree. If you are from an under performing school, you will be at a disadvantage in college, due to your (presumed) lack of sufficient preparation.For college admissions, not really. For college classes themselves, definitely.
Do you get weekends off in college?
Classes usually meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday OR Tuesday and Thursday. You sign up for the classes you want to take. In high school, you are in class about 30 hours a week. In college, you are in class about 16 hours a week and you cover twice as much material per semester as you do in high school. You get to schedule your classes, studying, and free time. When doing so, keep in mind that most people who start college fail to finish.