How to succeed in college

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I know some of you get scared when the thought of going back to college slips into your mind. Believe me, I understand where you're coming from. I'm a college student myself and to be honest, it is no joke! Let me explain why. First of all, you have to take an interests/personality test to see what your interests are and figure out your personality type. If you're a super outgoing person who loves to sell different kinds of merchandise, then you would be better off working in the sales departmet as a sales representative or you could start a career as a real estate agent. You could take a job as a web designer if you like to design websites on the computer all day. Sounds brilliant doesn't it? Well that is the first step you need to take to enhance your future. Secondly, you have to check out a variety of colleges. When you're looking at the colleges of your choice, you have to consider the cost of tuition, textbooks, school supplies and etc. If you're looking to go to college out of state, you really have to check out the cost of room and board. I know you're feeling overwhelmed right now, but that's ok. Before you choose any college on your list, you need to file your FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). You need to go on www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started with that. College is not cheap and I know most of you need financial aid. If you want to play it safe and live with your parents while going to a local community college, that's fine. When you're filing your FAFSA, you need to have yours and your parents(s) driver's license or driver's permit, social security cards and tax information (tax returns, W-2 forms, pay stubs) in handy. Make sure to check the admission and financial aid deadlines at the school of your choice before you proceed. Your goal should be to apply for financial aid and college admissions at least two months before the deadlines because that'll increased your chances of getting more financial aid. The money is supplied to students on a first come first serve basis and once it's gone, you have to wait to get everything done in the beginning of the next semester. After you pick the college of your choice and apply for financial aid, you have to set up an appointment with an admissions counselor to sign up for your college courses. If you work full time, you would be better off taking only two online classes to keep from overloading yourself and getting burned out. If you don't work and you want to finish as soon as possible, you should take at least 12 credits in the fall and spring semester. When it comes to taking summer classes, that's tricky business becuase those classes are much shorter and the professors try to cram in as much as possible. So the best choice to make is to take 1 or 2 classes. Once you're done completing all the steps needed to start your college journey, remember that this is an adult school and the professors expect you to act and handle situations in an adult-like way. There is no babying. If you don't know about something that is very important, you can't expect the staff members to tell you everything fisthand. You have to come to them and ask them questions about it, then they will tell you what you need to know. College life may be tough and stressful, but the hard work and dedication you put into it will pay off in the long run. Just make sure to pick a major that is in high demand like law, criminal justice, health care, management or accounting only to name a few.