College Decision Choosing a College Is a Essay

College Decision

Choosing a college is a big decision. It is not always an easy decision, particularly when one is in high school. It can be difficult for a teenager to see "the big picture" and to effectively plan for the future. One's choice of college can have a major impact on the rest of one's life. The decision has to be made carefully, after much consideration, and with as much information as possible.

When I left high school, I went to college right away. The college I selected was not right for me, and I did not enjoy the time I spent there. I did not select the college for the right reasons. I thought the classes would be easy, and I was not prepared to work very hard. The college was also the least expensive option available, and that made it an attractive choice.

Unfortunately, the fact that the classes were easy did not assure me of excellent grades. I did not approach my studies with the right attitude. I assumed everything would come easily to me and I did not put forth sufficient effort. Since I told myself the classes were easy, I should have excelled in them. Instead, I did poorly because I did not apply myself and I earned a low grade point average (GPA).

After a period of unhappiness, I transferred to another college. I liked it immediately, but soon realized I would have to work harder than ever before to bring up my GPA. I planned to apply for the major in nursing and initially my grades were not good enough. I studied hard and brought up my grades. I was accepted into the nursing program. I am very grateful that I realized what I needed to do before it was too late.

If I could make the decision again, I would have planned to attend a college I liked from the beginning, rather than choosing a college based strictly…