2006-08-25 16:28:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes! I had a good friend in college who got kicked out of prep school in his junior year, and got his GED instead of finishing elsewhere. He got into 5 or 6 elite colleges (Vassar, Haverford, Dartmouth, Penn, etc.).
A situation like his is not a common occurrence, but there are other ways to attend an elite college with a GED. Usually, students begin by attending a community college, and going through a special program geared to helping them gain admission to the college of their dreams. Check out this website for more information on this path:
http://eter.vassar.edu/
2006-08-25 16:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES... my husband has helped hundreds of people get their GEDs. A professional site gives the following information: "If your reason for taking the GED Tests is to go on to college or postsecondary training, you aren’t alone. More than 60 percent of GED test-takers say they intend to further their education beyond the GED program. Ninety-five percent of U.S. colleges and universities recognize the GED credential. Passing the GED Tests, with an average score of 500, for instance, puts you in the upper half (top 50 percent) in terms of class rank and lets colleges know that you have the skills and knowledge equivalent to applicants from traditional high schools.
You may still be required to take additional tests, such as the ACT or the SAT, to qualify for admittance. In addition, the college or university of your choice may ask you to undergo further counseling and testing as part of the admissions process. You should contact the school’s admissions office to find out what requirements they have. "
2006-08-25 23:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by bizime 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a GED and i got accepted at 3 schools, The Art Institute, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Penn State, of the 3 I picked Penn State. I start next month. (BTW, my last completed grade was 10th, if it helps)
2006-08-25 23:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's possible... but if you're open to suggestions, maybe try and go to a community or state school for a couple of years, get phenomenal grades and participate in lots of activities, maybe it's possible to transfer into one (depending on your definition of a "good" college of course).
It couldn't hurt to talk to the advisors at a state or community college about this possibility.
2006-08-25 23:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by IAskUAnswer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋