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Miya
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What school(s) did you go to, to get your bachelors degree / what school(s) do you recommend?
I'm in 10th grade at Mayo High school, and I also attend a program called P-TECH. I am doing an assignment where I research the job I want to have when I am older.
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Michael Cassadine
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While I'm not personally acquainted with the P-TECH program, upon researching it, I found that it offers both a high school diploma and an associate's degree. This is an excellent initial move.
What's particularly beneficial about this path is that it allows you to select a specific area of study for your bachelor's degree - such as IT or healthcare, to name a few. After immersing yourself in these disciplines, you should gain a clearer idea of what you'd like to pursue. At this point, you can consult with guidance counselors who can steer you towards a college or university program that aligns with your future aspirations. They can also advise you on the financial aspects, which is crucial. I concur with John's advice to avoid debt whenever possible. Student loans can become a heavy burden when you're just starting out in a new job, and it's best to avoid this if you can.
What's particularly beneficial about this path is that it allows you to select a specific area of study for your bachelor's degree - such as IT or healthcare, to name a few. After immersing yourself in these disciplines, you should gain a clearer idea of what you'd like to pursue. At this point, you can consult with guidance counselors who can steer you towards a college or university program that aligns with your future aspirations. They can also advise you on the financial aspects, which is crucial. I concur with John's advice to avoid debt whenever possible. Student loans can become a heavy burden when you're just starting out in a new job, and it's best to avoid this if you can.
John Hand
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Hi. Miya,
The key is to avoid debt. If your state has a scholarship program for good grades, definitely take advantage of that. Which school to go to really depends on what is local to you, what you want to study, and where you can go for as little cost as possible.
I went to a local community college for the first two years and highly recommend going this route to others. It allows you to get core classes out of the way with smaller class sizes, save money while living at home, and they usually offer night classes as well so that you can work while you attend.
After getting my associate's degree there, it was much easier to transfer to a university as a junior than trying to get in as a freshman. I want to the University of Georgia, while getting the Hope scholarship to pay for all my tuition. Many states offer programs like this that are funded by the lottery and will pay your tuition as long as you maintain a B average.
The key with transferring is to make sure the school is accredited and that the courses you take at one school will have their credits transferred over when you move to the new school.
If you go this route, there are many universities with great healthcare programs. I hope this helps! All the best,
-J
The key is to avoid debt. If your state has a scholarship program for good grades, definitely take advantage of that. Which school to go to really depends on what is local to you, what you want to study, and where you can go for as little cost as possible.
I went to a local community college for the first two years and highly recommend going this route to others. It allows you to get core classes out of the way with smaller class sizes, save money while living at home, and they usually offer night classes as well so that you can work while you attend.
After getting my associate's degree there, it was much easier to transfer to a university as a junior than trying to get in as a freshman. I want to the University of Georgia, while getting the Hope scholarship to pay for all my tuition. Many states offer programs like this that are funded by the lottery and will pay your tuition as long as you maintain a B average.
The key with transferring is to make sure the school is accredited and that the courses you take at one school will have their credits transferred over when you move to the new school.
If you go this route, there are many universities with great healthcare programs. I hope this helps! All the best,
-J
Angel S
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For IT or computer science, top schools to consider are MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, and Georgia Tech. These schools offer strong tech programs and excellent job opportunities. If you're looking for a more affordable option, schools like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or the University of Washington also have highly ranked CS programs. Keep up with your P-TECH program for valuable hands-on experience and networking.
Morgan Preziosi
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University of Rochester for biochemistry and psychology double majors. But that school is so unbelievably expensive I'd recommend going somewhere cheaper or where you get good scholarships. You could get a great education at SUNY schools (ex Geneseo) for example.