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lexicat7234: 3 months ago

Im thinking of waiting a year before going to college instead of going right after high school. Is this a reasonable choice?

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KLhASIAN: 3 months ago

It's best to go straight to college. That way you haven't gone a year and totally forgotten everything. And you can get done with school faster.

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lonejoe: 3 months ago

Yes.

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wickedpissah: 3 months ago

That depends. What are your plans for that year?
If you're going to spend that year travelling, or volunteering, or doing something interesting and useful then it's a great idea.
If you're going to work and save money for school to reduce your need for student loans, then it's a great idea.
If you're just procrastinating and want to spend the year eating cheetos and playing Halo, then it's a bad idea.

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lexicat7234: 2 months ago

hehe this one made me laugh. I wasnt planning on using it all to eat cheetos and play halo... but maybe a teensie bit of it. lol Im only a freshman and maybe im thinking about this too early. I wanna be an artist so im thinking that I should be able to squeeze some wiggle room inbetween college and high school. If i wanted to be a lawyer or a doctor or something i would feel different. but im only a freshman and im already getting tired of school and just want a break! :(

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SissyMom: 3 months ago

Hi, lexicate. I think it's a very reasonable choice. There's not a thing wrong with taking some time to relax, maybe travel, and just have some fun before you dig back in to work hard for your career. I think it will help make you want it even more. I think taking a break from something for a while is a good thing....just not too long a while! But a year is not too long a while, in my opinion. Good luck, sweetie!

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lexicat7234: 2 months ago

Thank you for supporting my decision. I feel much more comfortable about this now. Although im only a freshman. Am i thinking about this way too early?

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SissyMom: 2 months ago

Oh, honey, I don't think so. You'll probably think about it, change your mind, think about it, change your mind...about, oh, 15 times before you the time comes! >:-o You just think about it all your little heart desires because no matter what, you're going to know and make the right decision when the time comes, anyway. That I DO know. ;-)

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DeclairedOk: 3 months ago

No, a lot of instability settles in and very quickly

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VioletWednesdayTofu: 3 months ago | Last edited at 8:50PM on 2/28/2013

If you have it all planned out to be in the college that you choose in a year after high school...then why not? If not, then you should plan because sometimes it's harder to get into really good schools when you wait too long after graduating high school. (I made the mistake of not planning while I was still in high school...and of course, I regret that choice now.)

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jaminmayo: 3 months ago

No

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Joshua_Bagel: 3 months ago via iPhone

I think it would be a reasonable choice if it worked. A lot of people say they're just taking a year off, but often lose the momentum or motivation to go back to school. If you're gonna do it, do it

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lyonsden: 3 months ago via Android

Absolutely will never get to your full potential in life if you do not go to College right away!

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Yana92: 2 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 7:32AM on 3/1/2013

If you are not an academically inclined individual, then yes. However, if your grades are not really good and you do not like going to classes then, no. Sometimes a break from school is necessary, like your sophomore year in college, but if you are uncertain about what you want to do, take the first semester and do general education courses in college. Once you are enrolled, go straight to the academic counselor advising center ask to take the Briggs Meyer self interest test and personality test. This will give you a clues as to what it is your really want to do with your life and the test is cheaper($20-$30) taking it as a registered student, than on your own online ($100-$200). Pick a career in your top three. College may or may not be for you. Don't waste time and money trying to find yourself. Take the test and follow your own interests.

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