<p>This is my first post on this site and it may seem strange to alot of you. I would like to attend a decent school for an undergraduate degree in astrophysics but I have a big problem. </p>
<p>My problem stems from the fact that I suffer from a serious disease. I will not say exactly what this disease is because I know from experience that most people don't know much about it and like to make themselves look stupid by saying what they think are symptoms to this condition. I am not trying to undermine peoples intelligence.</p>
<p>Well in high school classes were very simple for me. Too simple so I never did homework and almost didn't graduate even though I always scored high on my tests. I also never bothered with any high level math even though math was easy for me. So all these tests and things that are important for attending school I know I will not do well with simply because I dont know the material.</p>
<p>What I have been doing is teaching myself math and physics for fun and I realized that I really like this stuff. I should go to college so I can get a degree and get paid to do this stuff but therein lies the problem. I have no problem learning its just that I get bored with school which is why I am hesitant to attend some mediocre school.</p>
<p>What I am trying to get to in my round a bout way is does the school you go to for your bachelors degree really matter in the long run?</p>
<p>From what I have heard no not at all. I met someone with a PhD from Berkley in Indian Studies and he now works at El Paso Community College, while my Uncle who didn't even go to college opened his own business and makes more money than the rest of the family combined, plus he loves what he does. What really pays off is hard work. That is the truth.</p>
<p>Well to start off I just read what I posted last night and I do sound like some arrogant prick lol. I probably shouldn't be posting on a forum when Im half asleep.</p>
<p>I also came to the conclusion that going the traditional route and attending college probably isnt the thing I should be doing but what do I know. The career I find that fits me best might require going to college.</p>
<p>Oh and fastMEd if you are HONESTLY curious about my disease or condition or whatever you want to label it has its schizophrenia.</p>
<p>Hold on. First you want to major in astrophysics, and now you have concluded that you don't "need" college? And the whole schizophrenia thing...not calling you a liar, but this whole thing sounds a bit dubious...</p>
<p>I think he means that college can seem like a constraint rather than a help at times, especially because of his condition.</p>
<p>Medication/therapy controls the issue, so it's just a matter of figuring out what he wants to do, and/or if school is necessary/unecessary given his feelings towards the institution that we sometimes refer to as education.</p>
<p>I have a couple of friends that are affected by the condition who have gone on to some great schools after a year or two of community college, while a couple of others have gone straight to some of the top schools.</p>
<p>I'd say take the science series (Bio, Chem, Physics) and math series (whatever you need for your interest, like Calc, Trig, Algerbra, Stats, etc....). Those will keep you somewhat busy....and after a year, you can apply to UTexas, UMaryland, UKansas, UMiami, Ohio State, Purdue, Indiana U, UPitt, etc...that don't require test scores or HS grades.</p>
<p>You have options, so buy, say a UTexas banner. Stick it on your wall, so that you can "see" your furture every thime you wake up. You'll be surprised how quickly a year doing math/science goes by. Then, you can go to a great school for astrophysics/physics/engineering.</p>
<p>Hope this helps some. Also, once you get to a university and graduate, grad school will be a blast for you.</p>
<p>I have a couple of friends that are affected by the condition who have gone on to some great schools after a year or two of community college, while a couple of others have gone straight to some of the top schools.</p>
<p>I'd say take the science series (Bio, Chem, Physics) and math series (whatever you need for your interest, like Calc, Trig, Algerbra, Stats, etc....). Those will keep you somewhat busy....and after a year, you can apply to UTexas, UMaryland, UKansas, UMiami, Ohio State, Purdue, Indiana U, UPitt, etc...that don't require test scores or HS grades.</p>
<p>You have options, so buy, say a UTexas banner. Stick it on your wall, so that you can "see" your furture every thime you wake up. You'll be surprised how quickly a year doing math/science goes by. Then, you can go to a great school for astrophysics/physics/engineering.</p>
<p>Hope this helps some. Also, once you get to a university and graduate, grad school will be a blast for you.</p>
<p>I hope this doesn't sound insensitive or anything, but for your essay could you relate your story to A Beautiful Mind? He was a genius and in the end he had very strong will and overcame all of his obstacles. Idk, it might be a really bad idea.</p>