Its been 5 years since high school and I have a handle on my A.D.D. and moving away from home and all that, I have grown up a lot. I am really motivated to further my education.
2007-01-26 15:30:45 · 22 answers · asked by kcutie888 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Once a student is over 18, he or she can attend community college. This would be an excellent place to start.
Since you mention A.D.D., were you in Special Education in high school? If you were, you probably had an I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) which would be very helpful now for the community college to help place you in appropriate classes.
Even if you don't have an I.E.P., go to the Office of Students with Disabilities (it may be called something else in your college) and ask for help there. Tell them about your struggles with A.D.D. and ask whether they can help you. They should start you on your path to further your education.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 15:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by The Author 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are turned down at a University, I would suggest you start at a community Junior college. Everyone who wants to go, is accepted at a community college. It's usually a two year college, then you can transfer to a University, and entrance will be based on the grades you acquired at the two year college. Small Junior colleges are real neat, because the teachers are friendly, more understanding. My daughter is has ADD and is dyslexic, and very emotionally sensitive and the teachers at the Jr College were so kind, understanding and helped her far more than any of her former teachers in elementary or high school, where they didn't seem to care about her. She did real well there. She took musical theatre classes too and had a blast!
2007-01-26 15:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many opprtunities to go to college if you did poorly in HS. You can go to a county college and transfer after a couple of semesters to a 4-year college (if that's what you want to do). Also, some colleges in certain states offer Educational Opportunity Program or Fund (EOP or EOF) programs where students get into colleges even if they do not meet the financial or educational needs. Research which field you want to go into and then the schools that offer it. Then see if those school have the EOP/EOF program. Good Luck!!
2007-01-26 15:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Negrita Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with a community college and build up from there. They can help with any refresher courses you may need and the pressure isn't as great as in a university setting. It is less expensive as well. You can take your general education courses so you know the major you want to declare at a university without changing you mind and wasting a lot of money. It is never too late to go to college. Congratulations!!!
2007-01-26 15:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by blt_4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can definitely start college now, just take some upgrading courses in college if you feel your grades are not that great. You should even go to the college you are interested in and talk to a education counselor and they will let you know what your options are. It's awesome to hear when people get their lives together and want to further some aspect of themselves....so i wish you the best of luck in furthering your education!
2007-01-26 15:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by profoundlysignificant 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That motivation is your key to success in college. Would you consider going to community college for a year and then transfering to another school? Spend some time at a community college, this way you can make the adjustment without uprooting yourself and spending so much money. Then you can earn good grades and it will be easier for you to transfer to a school you really want. Congratulations for getting a handle on your ADD. You sound like you really want to succeed, so I am sure you will. Good luck!
2007-01-26 15:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by true blue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can, I did it. As the others above suggested, go to a community college. I had a 1.6 high school gpa and after 1yr I transfered to a 4 year school.
Also, i'm almost positive that I have ADD as well and have had it for a very long time. I'm not medicated though but I fight my concentration problems and to find my keys and cell phone every morning... oh wait, I might have left them in the fridge..
2007-01-26 15:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by Fatal Attraction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can...but it might take a little longer. I don't know the specifics of your situation..did you graduate? How were your SATs? Etc. Without knowing...I can give you one piece of general advice. Community Colleges take everyone. Go for a year or two....do well...and transfer. If you have a strong year at Community College...there WILL be a decent 4 year University that gives you a chance.
2007-01-26 15:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you made anything greater than or equal to a 2.5 gpa, there are college you can get into. Take the ACT if not. Colleges in my state will take you if you get anything above a 18 depending on the type of college you want to go to. Research Colleges in your area. You never know what you'll find out.
2007-01-26 15:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Courtney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Community colleges are a great place to start, good grades or not. And they usually offer many different programs of study so you could explore different avenues of study. Make an appointment at a local college and they will at least direct you the right way.
2007-01-26 15:40:38 · answer #10 · answered by Wendy B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋