Misconceptions about College

Misconception #16: All applications cost money

Misconception #1: Is the cost of community college automatically lower than of a 4 year private school?

Misconception #14: All freshman must live on campus and they cannot have their cars

Misconception #24: Colleges look at your social media.

Misconception #4: No one reads my college essays

Misconception #22: Colleges don't care about your senior year transcripts, junior year is where it's at.

Misconception #23: When I'm accepted to a school, I'm in, that's it. Nothing can change that.

Misconception #9: Every school has an application deadline

Misconception #5: Once you've applied to a school, you're committed there and can't go elsewhere.

Misconception #12: Does a private university cost more?

Misconception #6: If I don't finish school, then I don't need to pay my loans back

Misconception #15: I need to know my major right away or I will not graduate on time

Misconception #18: All colleges give athletic scholarships

Misconception #2: If you're admitted to a school, you're also admitted to your major too.

Misconception # 5: I shouldn’t waste my time applying for outside scholarships

Misconception #21: Application processes can be long and you have to wait weeks to hear back

Misconception #8: The ACT/SAT can not be taken after high school

Misconception #17: A university is better than a college

Misconception #7: All AP credit and dual credit is important

Misconception #19: All schools will have the same name for every major

Misconception #3: I should not file FAFSA because I know my family will not receive any aid.

Misconception #10: Universities ask for deposits just to get your money up front

Misconception #11: Is the freshman 15 real?

Misconception #13: I'm a history major, I never have to take another math class again!

Misconception #20: Admission Counselors only care about increasing the school's freshman numbers