I am 38. Never went to college so this is a first for me.
2006-07-14 04:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by sunnyblum69 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You need to have an idea of what you want to do, so you can decide what school to attend and what courses to take. It's pretty common for people your age or older to go back to school, so you won't be at all out of place. Talk to an admissions counsellor at a school you're considering - they can help a lot.
Good luck.
2006-07-14 04:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First take the ACT. Get a book to study like ACT for Dummies and practice practice practice. ( I'm not trying to be insulting I used this book and scored a 22(pretty good score) and I was 41y/o at the time. This will refresh your basic education. Then apply for admission to a junior college, financial aid etc. Start by taking basic entry level courses and work your way up. Also, consider nursing as a major, great career and only 2-3 years of college at a junior college.
2006-07-14 04:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by sisterj392000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am in a major where we have a ton of "non-traditional students". Most of them are middle aged parents who are coming back for a degree.
My advice for you to fit in is:
- don't try to wear young adult fashions - ugg boots and fur trimmed jackets will not look fashionable
- don't try to use teenaged slang, unless you really do in your personal life
- don't carry a backpack on wheels - it is just tacky
- don't raise your hand everytime the teacher asks a question - the younger students will make fun of you
- don't give real life examples about your kids even if you really feel the urge to do so
- don't exclude yourself from the younger students - otherwise they will think you feel superior to them, join their study groups and class discussions, you can all learn from each other
Most of all, don't feel intimidated. It is a great thing that you want to go to college. You have just as much right to be there as everyone else. Good luck
2006-07-14 09:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd start at small, like a community college and then transfer to a university. It's a lot easier and gets you on the right track.
2006-07-14 04:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by Laser Beam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill out your FASFA (federal aid). So you can get grants and loans if you need them. If your working look for a school that has night classes within you interest.
2006-07-14 04:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋