Banks are famously wary of lending to small-business owners. So how did you manage to get a mortgage with reasonable terms? Or did many banks refuse you?

I live in Texas, but I don’t think I could make it into UT. If I want to start my own business after college, what college should I go to and what courses should I take? I have about a 2.4 GPA but I’m not really sure (could be lower).

Remember: I want colleges that I would have a shot at getting in to… I’m a high school junior and I haven’t taken the SAT yet (I got a 177 out of 240 on the PSAT).
Thank you for the suggestions so far….

but please remember to keep the college suggestions reasonable… I’m pretty sure I’m not going to get into Rice with my grades…

As for going to college at all, I know it’s not a pre-requisite, but it is for my parents. I’m going to have to go to a four-year college unless I somehow convince them otherwise. Basically, I have to go to college, so I might as well get some good ideas while I’m there…

I have a life&health license too.