My College Plans

Chemistry is my favorite subject, and I also do well in math and physics. I am thinking of majoring in Chemical Engineering. Chemical engineers work with industrial processes to produce chemicals and use them safely.

I could finish a degree in Chemical Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, or UC Davis. I have applied to both of these schools. I qualify to be admitted to both schools. If they don't have room for me, they might transfer my application to another California public university that has an engineering program.

I don't think I would want to go to community college. I have passed the AP chemistry and physics tests, and I also took two semesters of calculus at West Valley College while still in high school. I may have a better chance of getting into additional challenging chemistry and math classes at a university, instead of a community college.

I don't know how I will pay for college. I can afford to pay for school, but I cannot afford to pay for living expenses away from home. I received one small scholarship, but not enough to pay for everything. I might be able to work while attending college. I already know how to work in a shoe store. I might be able to flip burgers or pump gas during evening hours.