Career-College-Trade
You NEED a Plan, if you don't make a plan you get the leftovers! You can always change or adapt it, but make a Plan!
Remember...Especially if you have great grades, Do Not limit your search, the listed price might not be the price you pay. Often the costly private schools may have a lower price than the state college for you.
Also colleges look at more than just test scores and grades, most schools consider the whole person and what they have accomplished.
Things to consider...
Size Housing Options
Location Diversity of Students
Majors Extra Curricular Activities
Cost Campus Atmosphere
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There are many ways to pay for college. I personally know people some do loans, work part and/or full time, others fill out many scholarships (A great option my family uses), and sometimes a unique undertaking starting your own business. I know one young man who started his own lawn service business in junior high that fully funded both his, and his brothers college education. Anything is possible!
Think OUTSIDE the box, and just get it done,.
Business: You can always start a business and get it to grow. But go into it with a business plan goals, and the correct process. There is many opportunities for free business advice.