College surprises

I always knew that college would cost a lot, mostly because my parents enforce it. Even though both of my parents had college payed for by their parents, us children are receiving hardly any financial help. A big blessing to reduce costs is that my grandparents have given me a car. They have also saved up a significant sum of money for each of my siblings and I. College will cost a lot, but I am determined not to use a student loan. Many people who require student loans continue to pay them off for years. I am definitely ready for the responsibility of going to college, mostly because I am going to community college for basics. The option of choosing what time and what days I prefer to have classes will help significantly in the area of jobs. Not being required to attend school for eight hours a day is what I am looking forward to so that I can manage time on my own watch. I am preparing for college by making sure that my grades in school are A's. Also, I am taking Dual Credit classes to prepare me for college. I am taking every test available for scholarships, and am looking at some particular scholarship requirements. I have signed up on College Board and am looking at colleges e-mails. I have put a lot of thought in what I will do when college comes around, and feel confidently prepared.