Why do you want to college in the US?
Why do you want to go to college? You already have a career.
Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
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Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#12I’d say you have two options: 1. Look into universities in Continental Europe. Most are free or have low tuition and will still give you a solid education. I recommend somewhere in Germany, Austria, Sweden or the Netherlands. Depending on the city, $100,000 will cover your expenses for 5-10 years. 2. Spend the next year prepping for the SAT. Hire a private tutor, sign up for courses, etc. Then get a high score and re…
Woah can $100k really take you 5-10 years? What are cities you're thinking of?
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#13Consider applying to a different school, perhaps a state school. A common strategy is to go to a community college for 2 years and then transfer.
I think "A levels" implies the UK.
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#14I’d say you have two options: 1. Look into universities in Continental Europe. Most are free or have low tuition and will still give you a solid education. I recommend somewhere in Germany, Austria, Sweden or the Netherlands. Depending on the city, $100,000 will cover your expenses for 5-10 years. 2. Spend the next year prepping for the SAT. Hire a private tutor, sign up for courses, etc. Then get a high score and re…
Woah can $100k really take you 5-10 years? What are cities you're thinking of?
In Austria, you can get a single appartment for 400-600€. A room in a shared flat can be even cheaper. So with 100000$ you can indeed survive for 10 years or live comfortably for 5 years. This mostly applies to Germany as well, although certain cities (like Munich) are rather expensive.
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#15Your "low" ACT score is in the 89th percentile. You simply should've applied to some state schools as backup—you definitely would've gotten in some. If you're still focused on only going to top private schools, you retake the ACT and try again next year but should really consider applying to others as well.
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#16I’d say you have two options: 1. Look into universities in Continental Europe. Most are free or have low tuition and will still give you a solid education. I recommend somewhere in Germany, Austria, Sweden or the Netherlands. Depending on the city, $100,000 will cover your expenses for 5-10 years. 2. Spend the next year prepping for the SAT. Hire a private tutor, sign up for courses, etc. Then get a high score and re…
Woah can $100k really take you 5-10 years? What are cities you're thinking of?
> Woah can $100k really take you 5-10 years?
In some cities for $100k you can buy your own apartment and have some money to spare.
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#17Crikey. With that experience and that much money why do you want to go to college? You’re so far ahead of the game right now, you could continue your entrepreneurship with a level of freedom and resources that most folks could only dream of.
If you want to learn stuff for your own benefit, or for potential entrepreneurial application, I’ve gotten a lot out of Coursera over the years. There are many great courses covering a broad range of interests.
What is it you’re hoping to get out of college?
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#18Are you international?
If so, not surprised. You need to be einstein to get into anywhere interesting with international status
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#19Grow your business, fuck college. Also, one little known fact is that you can appeal these rejections. Just write a letter to the head of admissions explaining why you think your denial was mistake, tell them about yourself and your experience.
Re: Ask HN: I got rejected by all the US colleges I applied to. Now what?
#20I agree with what others have said about the value not being there given your current accomplishments.
If you are one of the rare few looking for the real value in attending an Ivy League college (relationships you’ll make with professors and other students), get a full time job - can probably even be a janitor if nothing else - at your university of choice, then audit your choice of courses as staff are generally allowed to do without any admission requirements.