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Anonymous

I am deciding if I should start college this summer?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    Start at the earliest date possible, no need to waste time. 

  • 1 week ago

    It's generally recommended to avoid taking math or science classes during the summer semester as the course is usually shorter with the same amount of material covered as during the regular semester.

  • drip
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    Figure out costs.

    During the school years your full time tuition covers 12-18 credits per semester. You could be paying per credit hour during the summer. Not very cost effective.  Also check out financial aid - scholarships and grants.  They could only be for 8 semesters. Don’t waste it on one or two classes over the summer.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 week ago

    I would tend to discourage starting in the summer.  Many new college students have difficulties making the adjustment from the high school style of academics to the college style.  That adjustment can be even more difficult during compressed summer sessions.  In future years you should be fine in the summer, but I just recommend the slower pace of a full semester for freshmen.  

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    The longer you wait to go, the higher the chance that you'll never go. This summer will probably be mostly remote again too. Your reasons, circumstance would gain you more specific responses. Remember, the education is very important, but so is the experience, the people you meet, the different way that people live, socialize and such. All of it can open ones minds to things they never knew or believed.

  • DON W
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    For four year colleges, starting college over the summer isn't the best idea, as you'll miss the orientations and events that most schools hold for incoming new students in the fall.

    Also be aware that most summer classes are condensed and require that the students learn the material and do coursework more rapidly. For community colleges, there's less difference, and starting over the summer should be fine.

    But with all of the above, it doesn't dramatically matter when you start.  If there's an opportunity to start in the summer (such as to improve your math and writing skills) and you're ready for it, go ahead.

  • 1 week ago

    So? What are you expecting from people here?

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