blue_rebel

I'm trying to come up with one sentence to sum up the purpose(s) of this thread, but can't. But I guess I'll ask some questions.


1. What & where do/did you intend to study?
2. What influences/influenced your choice of major?
3. Also, what influences/influenced your choice of college?
4. Have you taken the SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/other required external exam?
5. Anything else that's relevant (ask questions, give advice, etc)


In my case,

1. I intend to study film (because it's the only major that encompasses all my passions in photography, music, acting and computer graphics) in the States (because that's THE place to study film). I've already applied Early Decision to NYU, and am going to apply to CalArts, BU, SMFA, USC and Northwestern.

2. See (1). I chose film simply because I have a pretty big interest in it, and it's the only major I can think of that covers everything I have a passion for and am good at. Plus, I've always wanted to inspire other people the way other movies inspired me.

3. I'm really picky. I come from a family of high academic achievers, so it's only natural that I select a college with a highly selective admission, and one that admits only really good students. That's one. I'm also kinda partial to the location of the college and how renown the college's department (for my intended major) is - for example, I was considering Cornell for film, but Cornell normally isn't the first college you'd think of when you think about doing film, and Ithaca is a little too quiet for my liking. ^^;;

4. SAT I (770/760/720), Subject Tests (740 for Level 2 Math, 700 for Literature and 800 for Physics) and TOEFL (iBT 113/120). Yeeeeesh. So many tests. Just so I can go to the states. >_> What a chore.


Let's hear from you!
Do ask questions too. I know that in a lot of forums, there a loads of high school students who are preparing for college, and well... I figured a college discussion might not be so bad, as long as it doesn't get clogged up with spam.

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_gwenibe_

I study at a University, a relatively new one only 10 years old, I love it, and I love studing how the environment works. though when I chose it, I didn't realise how much I would love it, I basically just wanted to do a science, but didn't know what, so I chose the environment!

when I chose it, I didn't realise how much I would love it, I basically just wanted to do a science, but didn't know what, so I chose the environment!

I'm majoring in Environment and Health - without the environment in order, human health won't be too good.

It was near where I lived, and I love living on the coast - so laid back, it's great.

I didn't want to go to the city and go to the biggest and best uni. It' not the ni that matters it's the individual. If you want to achieve something, than it doesn't matter where you go.

Though, when I started, I saw my uni as, well, put it this way kinda any one can get in, I guess I wondered how my education was going to turn out.

But, I learnt later on that I was being taught by teachers who had world experiance, one of my lecturers was given an award by out PM for his environment works.[quote=blue_rebel;410039]4. Have you taken the

Nope, just had to pass year 11/12 & get a good OP. It's kinda different in Aust, unless you are doing music dance or drama or something else.. you don't really need to sit any extra exams to get into uni, any uni that is..

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Mr. K

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blue_rebel

I strongly believe in going ahead and doing what you want to do, but AFTER taking into consideration all the implications, pros and cons of what you're going to do. I wanted to go to Berklee to do music, but I figured that even if I graduate with a degree in music from a prestigious music college, that's all I have - a degree in music, and that doesn't let me do much else (plus it's a really risky, unstable job). No point spending so much money and time just to learn how to compose funky stuff when I can do that during my free time, or take a month-long intensive course.

Then I also wanted to do journalism because I like writing, but I figured, no point, because that's all I'll be - a journalist. That's why I chose film - because I become a photographer (cinematographer), writer, audio technician, designer and CG-er all in one. My parents weren't too happy at first, because they're both doctors, but I was VERY stubborn. Eventually they gave in.

I don't get what you mean by not "making it up". Explain?

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Blade X

1. What & where do/did you intend to study, and why?
Well I was attempted to do American Studies just so that I can go to America XD. Seriously, I'm gonna be studying Finance and Law. Then I would be doing a major in Law and minoring in Finance.

2. What influences/influenced your choice of major?
Always have wanted to do something with Law coz I watched like Judging Judy (i think cant remember) Then there's always like the side of Law in shows like CSI and LAw and Order. I know it's criminal law they're doing and stuff but I just find it cool.

3. Also, what influences/influenced your choice of college?
Havent got a firm choice like but somewhere in London will be nice.

4. Have you taken the SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/other required external exam?
Nope, been lucky so far.

5. Anything else that's relevant (ask questions, give advice, etc)
I'll let you know when I get into the University I want

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blue_rebel

Wouldn't you like to be in a job that enables you to do what you're good at? If there's something you like, something you have a great passion for, you really should think about doing something related to it. Your passion may not necessarily be what you're presently good at, but if you're passionate about it you'll definitely want to take steps to become good at it, no?

LOL!! If my dad was a baker I think I'd be obese by now, going by how much I love eating. Doing loads of miscellaneous jobs sounds fun. It'd be nice if I could do something like that too... you know, be a jazz pianist in a hotel lounge for a couple of weeks in between shooting films, and go photograph weddings or other events over the weekend, and design clothes during my free time... LOL, when I think about that, it sounds like I won't be a second of free time at all once I'm out of college!

I guess if you're happy when you make your parents happy, it might not be such a bad idea to go into the line of work they want you to. Just give it a little more thought, and make sure it's really for you. You don't want to regret it later on.


Heh, just like my sister. She used to watch Ally McBeal all the time and idolised Lucy Liu. That's how she arrived at Law. If you're planning to do Law in London go for UCL or LSE. My sister's doing Law @ UCL. It's better than LSE, but both are pretty good schools so I don't think there's much of a difference.

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KnightofNi

I am a college student at Georgia Tech which is a technology school in Atlanta Ga, in the United States, I chose this college because it is one of the top 5 engineering schools in the southeast and the number 8 school in the country.

I study Materials Science and Engineering, basically I analyze and create everything you see around you, and everything you interact with that has been made by man; I chose this major because I enjoy finding out how things work and how they are made, I was always interested in what things were made of.

Being from the Southeast, I wanted to go to a top-ranked school and Tech was it, it is considered the best "bang for your buck" for engineering schools, basically it is on par with MIT but not as expensive.

I have taken the SAT, ACT, which allowed me to go to Tech, however soon I will preparing for the GRE(for Ph.D. school), the Post Doctoral exam, the EIT and PE exams, which allow for an engineer to be considered a Professional Engineer.

My advice would be that no matter what your parents say, you should choose a school you are comfortable at, no matter the circumstances, because you are going to spend a good 4-8 years at the school and yah might as well like it.

btw, I am very happy with my major

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Legend

1. What & where do/did you intend to study, and why?

Right now I am studying at San Jose State University, because UC Davis did not have Accounting, and UC Santa Cruz was not my type of school (looked more like a farm land than a campus). SJ State was in a metropolitan city, it was the next best choice, I get to get away from home but not far enough to miss my mother's cooking . And we have some of the greatest looking female students here. Semi-Party school I guess.

2. What influences/influenced your choice of major?

I chose Business Accounting because I was surrounded by business all my life, and numbers have always been my forte. I don't like science (significant figures are lame, and it's almost all dudes in that major so uh-uh no way).

3. Also, what influences/influenced your choice of college?

See number one.

4. Have you taken the SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/other required external exam?

I have taken those for the reason that I was applied to the UC's when I was in high school. I only took the SAT and never did that well, probably because some stupid ass decided it was okay to start the testing at 7:00 am.

5. Anything else that's relevant (ask questions, give advice, etc)

Party enough to pass, work hard enough to not fail that's all I can say. College has been the best time of my life. I did so many new things I did before, met many people, and enjoyed playing Time Crisis 4 at the Student Center in between classes.

After you graduate, you'll be a slave until you retire, so make everyday count.

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Hassun

I just can't see the fun everyone is having at college. It's hard and no fun for me.The parties are lame, no friends, the same boring thing everyday. Waiting until I can get back home.

It just might be because of my lack of passion for everything I do but I enjoy college about as much as I did highschool. And highschool was the equivalent of a rectal prolapse in porn .

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ketaro

1. What & where do/did you intend to study, and why?
I havne't aplied to any college or university yet, but my top 5 colleges/universities that i wish to attend are; Devry University, UMBC, NOVA community collge and George Mason University.

2. What influences/influenced your choice of major?
I want a major in computer animation. I chose this major because since i was little a wanted to mess around with computers.

3. Also, what influences/influenced your choice of college?
Well, i don't really care if the uni or college of my choice has a good reputation as long as they have the classes that i want am kool with it.

4. Have you taken the SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/other required external exam?
I haven't taken any of those yet. I will take the SAT in January 2007.

5. Anything else that's relevant (ask questions, give advice, etc)
Well, choose the college or University that you want to attend, but if you are not sure which school to attend don't apply for early decision because is not a good idea if you are unsure about what school to attend.