I don't have a mastermind group at home, so I'm seeking some help from my fastlane friends since they have the closest mindset to mine. After over two years on this forum, I think I'm making alot of progress in terms of business. But I'm in a pickle with the non-business aspect of living.
Here's my situation:
I'm 18 and I am finishing my second semester at community college this December. I'm very eager to leave home and get away from my community college scene after one year of attendance, so I applied to two state schools in October. I didn't do so well in high school or on the SATs, but right now I have a 3.4 GPA at CC. The good news is, I was immediately accepted in the second choice school. Unfortunately, I was denied by my #1 college.
There have been countless threads about college and its importance, but my Dad is a manager at a large corporation and my mom is a school teacher - so education is huge in my family. To say they have a different mindset than me is an understatement.
I chose the state school route because its about $6k a year which is affordable for me. But my parents became extremely bummed when I didn't get accepted in my #1, and now they aren't approving of the college I did get accepted into. And the truth is, I know the college that accepted me was extremely easy to get into - that's why it was my Plan B! It's far from a good school in terms of education quality and if I go I'll be living off campus because the dorms are awful. And I'm disappointed as well about not getting into my #1 school because it is extremely affordable and is literally called the "Ivy League School of SUNY."
But here is my problem: I don't want to return to my current community college because it's depressing and basically high school part two. But my parents aren't digging the school I got into and deep down I know it's not a good school, but it's a diploma at the end of the day. After all, I have a friend who got his bachelors at Wharton and Masters at Harvard - and is currently unemployed. I've got a different game plan than the rat race, so I'm not sure if a prestigious business school is necessary.
But the truth is I really don't want to stay home for another semester and it's too late to apply as a transfer student to any other colleges. So my choices are either go to my backup school, which is about three hours away, and get an apartment while starting my new venture. Or do something out of the norm, like take my savings and move away. Possibly to somewhere warmer and either take the semester off and work; or work and attend a different community college in a more urban area. I have about $5,000 in savings, which would drain my start-up funds but it would give me a start on my own.
Would you mind throwing in some advice? I'm asking my friends on this forum because although I have other goals, my most important goal is to enter the fastlane. I'm interested in taking the steps necessary to get closer to reaching this.
Here's my situation:
I'm 18 and I am finishing my second semester at community college this December. I'm very eager to leave home and get away from my community college scene after one year of attendance, so I applied to two state schools in October. I didn't do so well in high school or on the SATs, but right now I have a 3.4 GPA at CC. The good news is, I was immediately accepted in the second choice school. Unfortunately, I was denied by my #1 college.
There have been countless threads about college and its importance, but my Dad is a manager at a large corporation and my mom is a school teacher - so education is huge in my family. To say they have a different mindset than me is an understatement.
I chose the state school route because its about $6k a year which is affordable for me. But my parents became extremely bummed when I didn't get accepted in my #1, and now they aren't approving of the college I did get accepted into. And the truth is, I know the college that accepted me was extremely easy to get into - that's why it was my Plan B! It's far from a good school in terms of education quality and if I go I'll be living off campus because the dorms are awful. And I'm disappointed as well about not getting into my #1 school because it is extremely affordable and is literally called the "Ivy League School of SUNY."
But here is my problem: I don't want to return to my current community college because it's depressing and basically high school part two. But my parents aren't digging the school I got into and deep down I know it's not a good school, but it's a diploma at the end of the day. After all, I have a friend who got his bachelors at Wharton and Masters at Harvard - and is currently unemployed. I've got a different game plan than the rat race, so I'm not sure if a prestigious business school is necessary.
But the truth is I really don't want to stay home for another semester and it's too late to apply as a transfer student to any other colleges. So my choices are either go to my backup school, which is about three hours away, and get an apartment while starting my new venture. Or do something out of the norm, like take my savings and move away. Possibly to somewhere warmer and either take the semester off and work; or work and attend a different community college in a more urban area. I have about $5,000 in savings, which would drain my start-up funds but it would give me a start on my own.
Would you mind throwing in some advice? I'm asking my friends on this forum because although I have other goals, my most important goal is to enter the fastlane. I'm interested in taking the steps necessary to get closer to reaching this.
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
