<p>I could really use some advice that isn't tainted by friendship; CC was what came to mind. </p>
<p>So my senior year of high school (this previous school year) was rather crazy. I was Captain of the soccer team (won our championship) and lead in our play. Two months later, I was thrown out of the house by my father because I didn't want to attend a military college. During January, I basically just applied wherever. I was accepted to the University of Pittsburgh and Boston University. When it came to decision-time, I opted for Pitt because it was cheaper (in-state). </p>
<p>Since that time, my father and I have recently reconciled so I just moved back home. I have no real desire to go to college; I'm totally indifferent. My father suggests going to a community college and working for the year so I'll save money and transfer into a 'legit school'.</p>
<p>I really want to double major in Film & Business (at least that is the gameplan as of now). I imagine I need to get into a solid film school that is in either New York or California. I liked the look of Chapman because it's outside of LA and I have a chance of walking on to the soccer team. Both areas will obviously cost a lot of money.</p>
<p>So my question is:</p>
<p>should I spend the money for a year at Pitt or just stay at home, work, and attend a community college in hopes of being accepted somewhere great? (either way, I'm paying for this with my money)</p>
<p>Notes*:</p>
<p>My HS GPA was around a 3.5 or 3.6
Act Score: 28
SATs: 1850</p>
<p>I have a few of EC's.
-Varsity soccer player for four years (lettered all four)
-captain of District winning soccer team
-made All-District soccer team (ranked 3rd in voting)
-lettered two years in basketball
-played tennis my senior year
-lead in play
-large role in musical
-Eagle Scout
-pianist of ten years
-Who's Who Among High School Students & Athletes
-Science Club member
-wrote the editorials for school paper
-altar server for our Catholic church</p>
<p>Thanks SO much for your thoughts and advice. I really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I don't understand. You don't really want to go to college, but then your only options are staying at Pitt or working to go somewhere "great?" To tell you the truth, if you're planning on going to Harvard (narrow-minded people's idea of "great") after taking a year at Community College with only an 1850 SAT, you might as well give up now. Pitt's great, so take it or leave it.</p>
<p>Yeah, what do you mean by "great" school? Like NYU or USC? Because even if you get a 4.0 at community college, your odds at getting into a school like that are very, very, very, very slim. Your best bet is to go to Pitt, do well, and either transfer from Pitt to an NYU or USC; or graduate from Pitt and go to one of those schools for grad school.</p>
<p>But right now it doesn't seem like your head or heart is into it. Pitt is a tough school. If you're not dedicated, you are not going to do well. Especially since you're paying for this yourself, I would take some time off to get your head on straight. There are too many people who go to college because they feel like they "have to" but aren't really dedicated, and they do horribly and basically ruin their future. Whatever you decided, go into it 100% and don't look back.</p>
<p>How do you define a "legit school?" UPitt is a nationally recognized university, becoming more competitive to get into each year. You're fortunate to have been accepted.... Perhaps taking a year off and working and then deciding where you really want to go is the best plan.... Good luck.</p>
<p>Don't go to Pitt! Students at Pitt are happy and excited about being at Pitt! Many had other options(yep, even Ivy offers)but still chose Pitt. Can You believe that?? So my advice to you is don't come to Pitt. Good luck- you are one confused person!</p>
<p>If I've learned anything from the past two years of college, it's that, if you don't want to go...then don't! I've seen numerous people, whose heart was simply not in it, and they were only going because they were supposed to go. I'd suggest deferring your admittance (if that's possible) and taking a year off to work. You'll know at that time if college is for you or not.</p>
<p>Please don't waste your money if you really don't want to be in school. But if you're looking to get into a top film program, you have a better shot at it from Pitt than from a CC. But you're going to have to work hard. You can't just coast by at Pitt for two years and then get into a school in LA.</p>
<p>In regard to Pitt's Film Studies program: surprisingly, it's a very good one, judging from the staff and the guest lecturers Pitt attracts. Dr. Lucy Fischer heads the program, and she's an NYU graduate and film scholar. I think because of its location, people don't associate film studies w/Pitt.</p>