To make it successful in life now a days you pretty much have to go to college and have a degree. It really put pressure on people who aren't as fortunate as others for money so that's why there's scholarships to help them out. When people think about scholarships and how they're good they always think about money, but another great thing about them is it gives people a motive to do great at anything they do and to reach their full potential. It shows your accomplishments so you can brag on that.

I think some things I have left to do is to actually start applying and choosing what school I truly want to go to. I have taken my SAT and am going to take it again to get a better score. I could take the ACT but it's not necessary. I need to start getting involved with a fire station to have experience for when I get out I can get hired. I am taking another SAT this May and I'm going to start applying next year in the beginning and volunteering at the same time. Academically I don't think I am where I need to be.. I haven't really taken high school seriously and now it's coming back to bite me in the butt. I need to take it serious now and try to move up as much as I can. Honestly I don't know what college is best for me and where I'm truly going, I'm being a fire fighter so I could go to any college and actually I don't need college but I want to go. So whatever happens happens I guess.

        I think that a college degree is necessary and worth the money and time. I say that because with out it there is very few jobs that you will be able to get that are dependable. Also if it's between you and another person applying for the job, the one with the degree is going to get the job no doubt. I think it is good for you socially too because just think of all the time you spend in college, you're obviously going to make friends and party and be social. Pretty much just make sure and get a degree. 

I would rate the US school systems a solid 10 in terms of opportunities it gives students versus many countries but Africa to be specific. The US gives great education opportunities and we are very fortunate to live here. Everyone here dreads going to school and tries to skip it but really we should be grateful for this chance of education. In Africa people walk miles and miles to go to a school with the bare minimum. The average years of school for Africa is 6 while the US is at least 12. The US's education system is far greater.