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In order to go to college you must not only be financially and academically ready. Emotional readiness is also an important criterion in order to detect whether You must start college or not. A lot of students are not mentally prepared for what college has to offer them. Too much mental stress during college causes students to drop out in between their programs. According to data from 2020 from the US, One out of every four students who enrolled in fall 2020 programs didn't return to college. This is why it is extremely important to do a self-analysis before deciding to go to college. Here are some things that you can do-

• Question yourself if you are disciplined or not. Procrastination causes all the harm in our lives. If you are somebody who loves doing things at a time and respects the schedule that you have been given then it is a sign that you are ready for college. If you are somebody who lacks time management and is not disciplined in life then makes sure that you work on this aspect before deciding to get into a college.
• Try to understand the functioning of your body. A lot of people take stress upon themselves when they enter new environments. As a result, it reflects on the body and causes serious medical issues. This is why it is important to make sure that you take physical and mental health into consideration before moving into a new college. If you are not in a good place mentally then avoid going there.
• If you decide that you are currently not ready to pursue a full-time college, then make sure that you decide on what you will do in your free time. Making the most of your time is very important as time is extremely precious.