FAQ: 10 Questions About my Future:

1. How many schools should I apply to? ​I should typically apply to 7-10 schools, but I

know what I want to do so I'm going to apply to 3 or 4 schools.

https://blog.collegevine.com/how-many-colleges-should-i-apply-to/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/noodleeducation/2015/11/20/how-many-colleges-should-yo

u-apply-to/#f80662f49efb

2. When do applications need to be in? ​Applications for the 4 years I could be interested in

are due November 30.

https://student.naviance.com/colleges/application/considering

https://blog.prepscholar.com/college-application-deadlines

3. How much will Butte cost per year? ​It will cost about $11,000 per year.

https://student.naviance.com/colleges/profiles/8288806c-6f29-4ce8-a547-3ac63aafedd5#!

/Overview

4. How many years will it take to get an AS degree vs a BS? ​It will take 2 years to get an

AS degree and 4 years to get a BS.

https://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-bachelors-degree

https://www.degreequery.com/long-take-earn-associates-degree/

5. Is it better to get an AS degree in fire science or a BS is in something else to become a

firefighter? ​It is definitely cheaper to go to Butte and is the better route to apply for jobs

given that I would be done 2 years faster. The BS is sort of unnecessary. (Family

experience)
 6. What furniture and housing related things will be supplied for my dorm? ​I am supplied

with a dresser, sink, closet with shelves, desk, chair, and a bed with mattress.

http://www.butte.edu/services/international/admitted-housing.html

https://www.unr.edu/housing/on-campus/residence-halls

7. Do the dorms at Butte or UNR supply meals? ​Yes, dorms supply meals at Butte. UNR

has dining plans you can choose from.

https://www.unr.edu/housing/resources/rates

8. Will I get a similar party experience if I go to Butte vs a 4 year? ​Butte is right next to

Chico so it has a big party scene especially for a jc.

9. How much would it cost to go to UNR per year? ​It would cost about $18,000 a year.

https://student.naviance.com/colleges/profiles/b515d7d9-df04-4736-a82a-a3df4020b81d

10. Would I spend more money on gas at Butte or UNR? ​I would spend significantly more at

UNR because it is 210 miles versus 155 miles.

https://www.google.com/maps

https://www.waze.com/

Extra questions:

1. What do college applications entail?

https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-application
https://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/admission/ask-experts/what-do-admis
sion-counselors-look-college-applications/

The college application process encompasses your entire high school career. Grades that
represent strong effort and an upward trend. Solid scores on the SAT or ACT—consistent
with high school grades. Out-of-school experiences could include summer activities,
work, and hobbies that reflect responsibility, dedication, and areas of interest.
1. What is early admission and early action?
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/early

Early action is a type of early admission process for admission to colleges and
universities in the United States. Unlike the regular admissions process, early action
usually requires students to submit an application by October 15 or November 1 of their
senior year of high school instead of January 1.

1. Who should write my letters of recommendation?

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-recommendation-letter-2062074
Your letters of recommendation should be written by teachers who know you well.
Ideally, they should be recent teachers from junior or senior year. Although it’s not a
requirement, it can be helpful if at least one recommender teaches a subject that’s related
to your intended major.

★ What is the benefit of going on a GAP year?

○ There are many benefits for taking a gap year and these benefits include
becoming happier, more self confident, learning ownership, becoming more self
aware, and more. Also taking a GAP year can also benefit your education and
rejuvenate your brain.
○ https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/content/why-take-a-gap-year/
○ https://www.yearon.com/blog/benefits-of-taking-a-gap-year-before-college