When applying for college, do you apply to certain undergraduate college or...?

Columbia University is one big school which has different colleges and departments. When you apply to Columbia, they will ask you to denote which college you are applying to. For example either undergraduate or graduate. This is pretty much how it is for most colleges and universities. The applications walk you through all of the questions you need to answer. Even in undergraduate applications you can specify which department you want to apply to as well because some undergrad schools have more than one college.

ie: NYU has Stern school of business and Tisch

ie: Boston University has the College of Fine Arts

Just a couple of examples. The best advice I can give you is to go onto your prospective school's websites and download the application and look in advance not only the questions they are asking but also the criteria they require from you. Good luck.

There are different options. If you only want information that applies to a specific degree at a specific school you should call that school and talk to them about their requirements. The kinds of programs that are available: Certificate Program: This is not truly a college degree, but is job training that can help you get a job. You might be able to use this kind of job to become a Pharmacy Assistant. These programs can take from a few months to a couple of years. Associates Degree: This is a two year college degree. It would allow you to have a Pharmacy Assitant job, but you wouldn't be a Pharmacist. You would probably be slightly more qualified than someone with a Certificate, but it depends. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology (or equivalent): This degree would take four or five years of full time study. This is usually what people mean when they say "undergraduate." This level of degree is a pre-requisite for further education. A BS in Chemistry or another related science would be a good alternative for a graduate program in Pharmacology. Master's of Pharmacology: This is a graduate or professional degree. Generally this level of study is required to be a liscenced Pharmacist, but in some states the next level is required. You would be able to work in the field, and would make a good living. Doctor of Pharmacology: This is also called a Phd level program. This degree would be necessary for the best jobs in this field, and pay is higher than for those with less education. Usually you need a Master's to pursue this level of study, but there are exceptions. In Law you can sometimes get a Doctor of Jurisprudence with only a Bachelor's degree, but it varies by state and changes from time to time. If you do not have the grades and coursework to get into a Bachelor's probram it is possible that you could study for two years in order to try to get into a Bachelor's program. Those credits would apply to that undergraduate degree, for the most part. You'd be making up for deficiencies in your high school education, either because you didn't do well or your school didn't offer the courses you need. It is very unlikely you'd be able to get a Master's or Phd in Pharmacology without that Bachelor's degree first. I'd be very suspicious of any school promising otherwise.

Columbia College is part of Columbia University. As an undergraduate, you are technically applying to the college within the whole university. Some schools have very specific colleges, like College of Engineering. Usually, you don't apply to those specific colleges. Instead, you just apply as an undergrad and then are put into a specific college based on your major.

You need to have more than just one school. You need to have backups in case you don't make it to Columbia. Each school will have its own acceptance requirements. You need to see whether or not the college has its own requirements as well. Just try and make these requirements and you will have a good chance at making it. Just make sure to do well on the SATs and ACTs.

You're only a freshman.

You really don't have to worry about it until you're a Junior.

By then, the choice of college you made your freshman year will probably change anyway. For now, just focus on getting good grades worry about college later.

If you're really concerned, ask your high school counselor. That's what they're there for!

ya first go to http://survivehighschooleasy.blogspot.com/ and click on "high school built in boards" it is on the bottom and left . you will get every thing there

you are a freshman in high school don't you think you are being a little ambitious?