I keep hearing that college is important. College is important because you gain knowledge and skills that you'll use the rest of your life. Not only does a college degree get you off to a better start in life, you can expect to earn more money when you have one.
College is so far away.
You can prepare for college now by making sure you take challenging courses. My folks are always telling me college costs a lot. For instance, state and community colleges usually cost less than private colleges. But even among state schools, you'll find a whole range of price tags. And sometimes, you have to pay extra if you don't live in the state where you go to college.