I would suggest spending a year or two at a community or junior college close to home. Work part time, live at home and save up. After a couple of years decide where you want to go. Make sure you have enough to live for a year wherever you are moving to.

After you move work for a year or however long it takes to be considered a resident of the state so you do not have to pay out of state tuition. Then go back to school. If you have gone to a community college and done ok or even better finished your associates you should have no issue enrolling in a 4 yr college.

Another option is to go ahead and apply to 4 yr colleges in state. This is only if you really want to go there. One is likely to accept you. The care as much about SAT and ACT scores as they do about other activities. I made the mistake of thinking that is what I wanted to do. After flunking out I followed the plan above going to a 2 year school and working part time, and ended up much happier in the end.

No matter what you will make it. How successful you are is up to you. And as a long time Colorado resident I would suggest the great state as the place to live. Just avoid Greeley as it really does smell like cow manure.

Second, there is nothing wrong with taking a break for a year between HS and college. Work (at a job that has some future value in a possible area you might consider later in life), save your money and go from there. Remember, even “getting away” costs money. Go hike the Appalachian Trail, do some wilderness camping or combine work and getting away by working at a Dude ranch out in Wyoming (Hard work but what a view and great experience!)

Honestly, if you don’t know what direction you want to go in life after high school, sometimes it is preferable to take a break and evaluate what goals you need to set for your future.

Best wishes!

Decide what you want to do (even if it is just see something new) and go for it. If you go where you truly want to go then you won’t regret it.

Good luck and don’t sell yourself too short. You sound mature enough to make the right decision in the end.

Ask a guidance counselor for help if you need it. Most of them care when it comes to your future. I don’t know about yours so I can’t guarantee that. Honestly, my counselor didn’t do squat for me!

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