I'm 32 years old and have never attended college what is my first step if I were to decide to go now.?

Answer 1

Make up your mind what you want to take classes in after admission testing. I chose child care because I wanted to go to work and play. Then I took Secretarial to broaden my education. I have found both useful and enjoyable...May your educational be as challenging for you as mine was for me...

Answer 2

You have a few things you can do right now. First, think about what you may want to get out of college. Are you going in order to get a better job? Do you have a specific career interest? Or do you want to go to get an education and feel good about yourself (or all three?)

Next, think about the sort of education you want. Do you think you want a bachelor's degree, or is an associate's enough? Or does the idea of getting an associates as a sort of mid-way goal toward the bachelor's appeal?

Is cost a factor?

Next, start looking at schools that are local to you. For associates, look at your local community colleges. They are usually an unbelievable value for what you get (i.e., CHEAP). Also look at your local state schools, which offer lower tuition for in-state students. Also look at local private colleges. Check out their websites, see what majors they offer.

Then make an appointment to speak with an admission rep at a few of the schools most interesting to you. Talk to them about any special programs they may offer for students of your age, about the majors, about financial aid, about the admission process.

Then you can make your decison.

Some things to consider:

1) for financial aid, you'll need to file a form called a FAFSA. You can google it. It's online. It's used by schools to calculate the aid and loans they'll give you.
2) most students pay for their schooling through a combination of personal funds, loans and, where possible, scholarships and grants. Sometimes you can find scholarships via your church, clubs you belong to, and other organisations.
3) if you're currently working, your employer may offer some tuition aid. Ask.
4) Most bachelor's degree granting colleges require you to take the SAT test as part of the admissions package. They also usually ask for recommendations, and sometimes essays.
5) Most community colleges, on the other hand, offer open admissions - no SAT, no recommendations. All you need is a high school diploma or GED, and you're in. And once you have an associates, you can apply to a four year school for a bachelor's degree without having to take the SAT exam!

Answer 3

I am currently in college and before I started college I went to this website: www.cfnc.org That website really helps you decide what is the best career for you and it chooses colleges that will have the career you want. You should really go check it out. Im proud that you have decided to go to college!

Answer 4

first, what sort of degree are you looking to get?

are you going full time?

I would suggest looking at a Community College to save $$ and they typically have more older students which I think would make you feel less tense

Answer 5

I have a few pointers