Illinois Central College Top Questions

First, I would have taken the ACT test. I was homeschooled the last two years of high school and did not realize the importance of taking this test. Second, I would have taken some college classes while attending high school. Thirdly, I would have done more research into the different fields of study offered. I knew I wanted to work in the health field, but I had not studied the different choices that were offered and the actual work that was a part of each field. These things would have allowed me to enter the program that I want to join sooner than I will be able to now.

First of all, don't take more than 1 year off from school. The classes you excelled in while attending high school, will be pretty easy in college if you start right away. If you had particular trouble with a class, i.e. algebra, go ahead and swallow your pride and take the elementary level algebra and work your way up. Get a feel for the teachers before you sign up for a class, either by word of mouth, or communicating directly with the teacher. Go to your teacher when you are having trouble in your studies.

Take some time out to find yourself. Don't rush into college, you have plenty of time. And if you still want to jump into college life, move into the dorms, get a part time job, and don't let your mother talk you into taking six or seven classes a semester. Take your time. Everything will work out in the end. I promise.

I would give myself the advice to go to the school you want to go to no matter what money situation it is because you may not have that experience later in life when you get kids, boyfriends/girlfriends, family, husband/wife, anything that might keep you from doing what you want to do in life. I would have loved to attend Concordia Lutheran and should have went with my instincts.