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Where should I go to College?

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CowboySkibop
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So I’ve been accepted by my top 2 colleges, Boise State and Colorado Mesa. So i need some opinions on which you think would be a better pick
Dec 6 2017 10:24PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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whats your stats i.e. GPA and SAT or ACT?
Dec 6 2017 10:36PM
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weedoo
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Home
Dec 6 2017 10:39PM
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Z-Juice
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Can't really speak to either school, but I've been to Grand Junction quite a bit and I love it. Yeah it's just a small "city" but there's a lot to do within a couple hours (skiing, Moab, etc.) and it has a good climate minus the summer heat which you won't have to worry about too much if you're only there during the school year.
Dec 6 2017 11:07PM
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.lencon
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One of my good buddies from HS went to Mesa, and I'm and Idaho local.

Mesa seems cool. So does GJ. Ski scene is a bit weak from what I understand. I think Powderhorn is about 45 min from GJ. Aspen is about 2 hours, but Idk how I-70 is coming from the west, might not be too bad but Aspen would be sick fo sure. I have no idea what Powderhorn is like tho.

boise state is cool, seems like a lot of cuties go there for some reason. Lol
ski scene is okay. Bogus is the closest mountain at 30-45ish minutes, but isn't anything special. All of the good places like Brundage, Tamarack, and Sun Valley are gonna be 2-3 hours away.
BSU is a pretty good school.


both schools have great mountain bike opportunities if you are into that.

thats the gist of it off the top of my head, lemme know if you have anymore questions, as I won't be around for long.
Dec 6 2017 11:24PM
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Brue
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The sole point of college is to become a frat star. If you can't do that then idk why you are even going to college.

Seriously though, look what you want to major in for both schools.
Dec 7 2017 9:04PM
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iced
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Harvard dont be a pussy
Dec 7 2017 9:17PM
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Casey
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Can you handle a blue football field the whole time? It's a serious question.
Dec 7 2017 9:21PM
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BeefiestExpert
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community college
Dec 9 2017 7:17PM
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RousedWits
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If you went to Boise state you could affordably have a solid ski life. Go to bogus for night skiing after classes on weekdays, I think they also set up a decent park. Then ski Brundage (one of my favorite mountains ever) on weekends for a bigger mountain experience. I'm pretty sure a season pass for college students at bogus is 200 bucks and 200 at brundage also, which in perspective is like 3 day passes at Vail or Breckenridge... Also for some reason most people I meet from boise state are into skiing, especially the cowboy/farmer type guys.

I hear a lot of people on this site talk about how you gotta go to school in Utah or Colorado, The skiing would definitley be better, but I would never be able to afford it down there.. Idaho skiing is great on the wallet!
Dec 11 2017 6:10AM
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.FRY.
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BeefiestExpertcommunity college


Community college is underrated as fuck. I’m taking classes that genuinely interest me for much less money, and when I complete 32 credits I can transfer to most universities and focus on my major.
Dec 11 2017 2:40PM
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jjdsteeze
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.FryCommunity college is underrated as fuck. I’m taking classes that genuinely interest me for much less money, and when I complete 32 credits I can transfer to most universities and focus on my major.


This. I went 2.5 years to community college and those classes were more work than the actual college i transferred to.
Dec 12 2017 1:14PM
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gr4
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I think BSU is a better school academically, but I'm not super well versed on either of those schools. Also Boise is a bigger town so it would probably be easier to find a job/internship. Boise is also a really fun town with a surprisingly good bar scene and a close ski area. GJ is kinda a divey town but that area of the state has a lot of cool stuff near it. I'd choose BSU if I were you, but also think about applying some other spots. I go to the U of U and really enjoy it. You can get instate tuition after a year. I've heard good things about some of the Montana schools. NAU would be pretty cool. Possibly Ft. Lewis, but its not a great academic school either.
Dec 12 2017 2:52PM
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CLQ
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Mesa has some of the best mountain biking in the country and its 5 minutes from campus. Aspen is 2 hours away but it is easy to make weekend trips to Utah and Wyoming. The academic side does leave a lot to be desired though. DM me if you want more info about Mesa.
Dec 12 2017 8:32PM
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Q_Standley
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Idaho State University fo shooooopp
Dec 12 2017 11:17PM
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Versace_flame
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_tacquito_So I’ve been accepted by my top 2 colleges, Boise State and Colorado Mesa. So i need some opinions on which you think would be a better pick
did you have to write a essay for boise? im applying and i dont think they have one.
Dec 13 2017 10:06AM
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CowboySkibop
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VESACE_flamedid you have to write a essay for boise? im applying and i dont think they have one.



no you dont need one
Dec 13 2017 12:26PM
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DirtYStylE
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BeefiestExpertcommunity college


If you take this advice you can get your AA save 20k in student loans

If you go to boise state you will have to hangout with people like .lencon so you should consider that
Dec 13 2017 5:02PM
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.lencon
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DirtYStylEIf you take this advice you can get your AA save 20k in student loans

If you go to boise state you will have to hangout with people like .lencon so you should consider that

Who even the fuck are you?

also, he wouldn't have to cause I don't live in Boise:) ever more reason he should go there
Dec 13 2017 6:35PM
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DirtYStylE
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.lenconWho even the fuck are you?

also, he wouldn't have to cause I don't live in Boise:) ever more reason he should go there


What if I said that was a positive comment? What if I said I am the person from your wet dream? I mean nightmares
Dec 13 2017 6:42PM
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OregonDead
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BeefiestExpertcommunity college


Came here to post this. CC is a great option. Go to one of those big schools and the first two years you'll be paying way more for the exact same credits and instead of an actual teacher you'll mostly have to get help from a teachers assistant that hasn't even finished college. The other good choice is a small private school which will have a high sticker price but might get you a lower net price if you get good scholarships and aid. Check out College of Idaho in Caldwell for example.
Dec 13 2017 7:24PM
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WeastcoastAlex
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not Arizona state, the perceived value of that degree from future employers is as good as dog crap
Dec 14 2017 8:05AM
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kingsskier
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My honest opinion, if youre not going for anything science/technical related or dont have a good scholarship, dont go. Go to a trade program or get a 2 year degree for cheap. Its so expensive to go to a 4 year university, you wont get your money worth unless you get a high paying job right out. Im an electrical engineer and had some scholarships and am still getting pounded by loan debt. Luckily, engineering is in crazy demand and is higher paying that most for a BS degree.
Dec 14 2017 1:36PM
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gr4
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My advise is to take everyone's advice with a grain of salt. Everyone has their own opinions and there isn't a right answer. Think about where you want to be, want you want to do, weigh financial hurdles, other issues and do what makes sense and feels right to you. There's no hard and fast rules.
Dec 14 2017 2:03PM
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F-Beezy
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University of Phoenix
Dec 15 2017 11:21PM
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mtbakerpow
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Western
Dec 16 2017 11:03PM
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theabortionator
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Is this one of those top rated post dictates your future threads? I could get down with that.

Sorry mom, people on the internet voted that I had to go to _______.
Dec 17 2017 4:10AM
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