Extreme Obsession with University

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I know I can get into the school I want to get into (it's the "lower" university, but it suits my spec. ed needs better and I like the courses better), it's a matter of choosing the major.

Yeah, but it's only grade 10. They only count grade 12 courses.

Then get all the science credits out of the way grades 9-11 and don't take it your senior year.

It's what I did.

Just some quick information based on what you said, then I'll address the obession part.



Oftentimes, it's best to have decided what you want to major in before you pick the school you intend to go to. There are several reasons for that; some schools don't offer certain majors, some have better programs than others, and some offer more resources and experiences than others.



Transcripts of all the years are sent. They might only count the last year of grades, but they'll see all of them; it's still a consideration.

Don't skimp on the courses. I know some of them suck - personally, I don't like math at all - but if you just do the minimum that your high school requires to graduate, you're opening yourself up to the possibility that a college won't accept you because you have less than what they require. Many colleges and universities require at least three years of science, even if you don't plan on majoring in it.

As for the obsession - I was like that when I was in sophomore year. I decided what I wanted to major in, where I wanted to go, what I would take, ect, ect. And you know what? None of it is what I'm actually planning on now. The schools are completely different, the major is related but not the same, and I don't know for sure how it will go. As time went by, my interest in it lessened; perhaps yours will too.

I'm NOT skimping!! !! ! ::(:(:(:(:(
I'm trying my heart out, but I can't get science!! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !
I'm not barely passing on PURPOSE!

From the lovely Judith Martin, otherwise known as Miss Manners...

I didn't mean skimping as in you weren't tying; I wouldn't know about that. What I meant is that it's not all that wise to only take the minimum number of years required for subjects, because oftentimes, universities require more credits to get into than high schools require to graduate.

Sorry, it just gets me riled up.
I have an extra year, so I can fit in grade 11 science if I have to
I'm going into English though...it just doesn't seem to be important...

I can't stop!
Everyday I'm obsessing about what university I'm going to, what program I'm going to, the residencies, the food plans, the reputation, the professers, the size of the schools, the size of the program, etc. It's interfering with my ability to concentrate (along with other anxieties), and I don't know if I'll even make it to University if this keeps up. I'll already had a number of meltdowns at school and I just am so worried!
Maybe this is in the wrong section, but I need some help as to what to do. I can't continue with this constant rattling of thoughts and worries!

I can't stop!
Everyday I'm obsessing about what university I'm going to, what program I'm going to, the residencies, the food plans, the reputation, the professers, the size of the schools, the size of the program, etc. It's interfering with my ability to concentrate (along with other anxieties), and I don't know if I'll even make it to University if this keeps up. I'll already had a number of meltdowns at school and I just am so worried!
Maybe this is in the wrong section, but I need some help as to what to do. I can't continue with this constant rattling of thoughts and worries!

This is all I'm trying to say. Lots of colleges have a certain number of courses that are required, regardless of what you plan to pursue. I'm excellent at creative writing; that doesn't mean I can skip math though (I would love to, trust me), even if I plan on pursuing a degree in writing.

Here's an example. The circles that are outlined with dashed lines are required. The circles that are outlined with solid lines are required.
Requirments to be Admitted

This is the same thing, with red dots to show what I've taken. If I didn't meet what was required, I couldn't get in. Actually, my math situation is a bit shaky because at the moment I only have 3 1/2 years; I can easily make the extra half year up though with an online course.
Completed courses

If, however, I wanted to go OSU (which I truly, really would hate to do), I wouldn't need as many sciences. In this college, only two are required, although three is recommended.
Required Courses for OSU

You also have open admission schools, like Ohio University. There aren't requirements there.
Open Admissions OU

The site I linked to is really helpful, especially to know what's required and how you match up to that.

If you go to community college it can help you figure out where you want to go later on. That is what I am doing.