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my dream is to be an archeologist however due to me being below average and not having much money I doubt I will be able to go to a 4year college, So I will have to go toa two year one and get a job based on that education
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You ought to march back into your counselors office and see if she/he agrees with this assessment. I doubt it, BTW. You have a good gpa and test scores, hardly below average. There are plenty of good colleges out there, even if they aren't named Harvard or Yale. Take a look at the US News article <a href="http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/06average_brief.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/06average_brief.php</a> about great colleges for B students, and you're probably doing better than that.</p>
<p>As for not having too much money, you and your parents should fill out one of the online college financial aid calculators. Find out what your family's expected contribution (EFC) is. Colleges will meet your need which is the difference between their cost and your EFC with a mix of work-study, loans, and grants. Its not the case that your family has to pay $30K a year if they can't afford it (as determined by the EFC).</p>
<p>I know this is a lot to put on your shoulders, but I think you're making big decisions without being fully informed about your options. You're at a school with a counselor who is there to give you advice, and I encourage you to spend more time with the counselor making sure you fully understand your situation and alternatives before deciding you don't have the grades for a 4-year college, and couldn't afford it even if you could get in.</p>