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Dear good lord im almost 18 what am I going to do
13 years ago
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So yeah, I know im 15 now but im going to be 16 in a couple of months which signifies 2 things:
1. Im almost 18, which is the age of a legal adult
2. I still have NO CLEAR DECISION as to what I actually want to do with the rest of my life
I mean, I have IDEAS, but im indecisive. I really want to be a computer programmer, but I get frustrated when coding doesnt go my way. Ive tried several scripting codes such as Java (the most "user friendly"), Python (which is my favorite but its still hard), Ruby (Oh god do I hate this one), and I even tried working with a little bit of API's (I almost died while attempting the tutorial like no joke). So basically, coding isnt my thing because I cant seem to get a grasp on how its done or how much of the stuff works.
Then I got into thinking, I could follow my lifelong dream of being a Game Designer. But that includes graphic skills (which mine are EXTREMELY poor), Story writing skills (Again, poor), and sadly several other things I dont remember (But there is coding which as previously mentioned, is not for me apparently).
I could be a writer, but due to underdeveloped skills and the fact that, as much as I hate to say it, I wouldnt be able to make a living off of it, its an idea for a side job possibly.
But then I get to thinking, and I realize I have a huge step to take before all of this.
What college am I going to go to to ensure that Ill be able to do one of the above things?
Due to a PSATQ test we took this past December, I have been receiving letters from Colleges, which is great in the fact that I now have more than 1 possible college on my list, but not so great in the fact that I have to choose and be met with the fact that the college of my choice may not accept me due to academic performance. As for my list, its the following from most wanted to least:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
First on my list for many reasons. It aims mainly at a technology career path, which is what I plan to major in. It also is located in my favorite city, and the weather is nice XD
It has a system that focuses on improving academic performance in many ways, as you are not prompted to choose a major directly and take classes based off of that. It allows you to take any and as many classes as you want, ranging from topic to topic. For first years, the first semester is given a "No pass no show" policy. Any grade that is below a C on the first semester report is not show, which makes it easier to get used to the feel of your classes before shoving tons of work on you.
The thing I love most however, is that MITs most important thing that's necessary when thinking about applying for enrollment, is the applicants Character and Personal Qualities.
The downside, its expensive as hell. On average, it'll run me about 66270 with board costs, Tuition costs, and Textbook costs. Its in Boston Massachusetts, which means Ill have to add the cost of a plane ticket to that, and my current academic progress is in the lowest percentage that they accept undergraduates from (5% of undergraduates annually)
2. Drexel University
They are located in Philadelphia, and I may not have to pay for a dorm, as my grandmother lives in Philadelphia (Id actually rather have a dorm as my grandmother is quite strict, owns a large farm which means that I would be able to work, but it would be a lot which might intervene with academic studies, and I am actually looking forward to, and I will probably regret saying this later, living the college life with a Roommate :I). The good thing is, they accept applicants, though only about 16%, that have GPAs as low as 2.0.
The downside, it is a PRIVATE university, which means that it will also run me basically 57000 for Board, tuition, and Textbooks, and another payment for a plane ticket. Out of 48000 applicants, only 27000 were selected. Thats about half of them. Academic GPAs, your Class Rank, your Rigor of secondary school records, and your Standardized Test Scores are HIGHLY important to them.
NOW
I shall type more out later as I am done and tired for the day. Ive got some more work to get done and a lot of stuff to add to my college folder sadly...
1. Im almost 18, which is the age of a legal adult
2. I still have NO CLEAR DECISION as to what I actually want to do with the rest of my life
I mean, I have IDEAS, but im indecisive. I really want to be a computer programmer, but I get frustrated when coding doesnt go my way. Ive tried several scripting codes such as Java (the most "user friendly"), Python (which is my favorite but its still hard), Ruby (Oh god do I hate this one), and I even tried working with a little bit of API's (I almost died while attempting the tutorial like no joke). So basically, coding isnt my thing because I cant seem to get a grasp on how its done or how much of the stuff works.
Then I got into thinking, I could follow my lifelong dream of being a Game Designer. But that includes graphic skills (which mine are EXTREMELY poor), Story writing skills (Again, poor), and sadly several other things I dont remember (But there is coding which as previously mentioned, is not for me apparently).
I could be a writer, but due to underdeveloped skills and the fact that, as much as I hate to say it, I wouldnt be able to make a living off of it, its an idea for a side job possibly.
But then I get to thinking, and I realize I have a huge step to take before all of this.
What college am I going to go to to ensure that Ill be able to do one of the above things?
Due to a PSATQ test we took this past December, I have been receiving letters from Colleges, which is great in the fact that I now have more than 1 possible college on my list, but not so great in the fact that I have to choose and be met with the fact that the college of my choice may not accept me due to academic performance. As for my list, its the following from most wanted to least:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
First on my list for many reasons. It aims mainly at a technology career path, which is what I plan to major in. It also is located in my favorite city, and the weather is nice XD
It has a system that focuses on improving academic performance in many ways, as you are not prompted to choose a major directly and take classes based off of that. It allows you to take any and as many classes as you want, ranging from topic to topic. For first years, the first semester is given a "No pass no show" policy. Any grade that is below a C on the first semester report is not show, which makes it easier to get used to the feel of your classes before shoving tons of work on you.
The thing I love most however, is that MITs most important thing that's necessary when thinking about applying for enrollment, is the applicants Character and Personal Qualities.
The downside, its expensive as hell. On average, it'll run me about 66270 with board costs, Tuition costs, and Textbook costs. Its in Boston Massachusetts, which means Ill have to add the cost of a plane ticket to that, and my current academic progress is in the lowest percentage that they accept undergraduates from (5% of undergraduates annually)
2. Drexel University
They are located in Philadelphia, and I may not have to pay for a dorm, as my grandmother lives in Philadelphia (Id actually rather have a dorm as my grandmother is quite strict, owns a large farm which means that I would be able to work, but it would be a lot which might intervene with academic studies, and I am actually looking forward to, and I will probably regret saying this later, living the college life with a Roommate :I). The good thing is, they accept applicants, though only about 16%, that have GPAs as low as 2.0.
The downside, it is a PRIVATE university, which means that it will also run me basically 57000 for Board, tuition, and Textbooks, and another payment for a plane ticket. Out of 48000 applicants, only 27000 were selected. Thats about half of them. Academic GPAs, your Class Rank, your Rigor of secondary school records, and your Standardized Test Scores are HIGHLY important to them.
NOW
I shall type more out later as I am done and tired for the day. Ive got some more work to get done and a lot of stuff to add to my college folder sadly...
My plan is film school. Also, good luck with whatever you decide to do with your life.
I just wish that there wasnt so much... Bleh in having to choose all of this crap