I've been homeschooled since I was 14 years old (8th grade). I'm now 19 and I just learned that my dreams of going to the University of Alabama cannot happen because I was homeschooled and I have to have high school transcripts to be accepted there. I understand that because of this, if I wanted to go to college I would have to start at a smaller college and then transfer after I'm through with my core subjects. But, I don't want to go anywhere but the University of AL. My problem (one of them, anyway) is that I want to be an athletic trainer, which requires a degree, of course. My question is, does anyone know of any kind of job in sports, praticularly football, that does not require a college degree? I know this was long, but I'm feeling pretty lost and I just need some advice.
2007-02-12 03:23:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I don't know of any sports jobs that don't require a degree, but you shouldn't be so down on having to go to a smaller college first. You would be able to go to the University of Alabma! It would just be for the last 3 years instead of all 5! You would get the experience, and have your degree from there. Honestly, going to a smaller school first to get your core subjects would really transition you into the whole college atmosphere! You should look at the big picture! I mean you would have the University of Alabama experience! Sometimes dreams have to be altered a little bit. You should be happy that you still have the opportunity to go there for part of your college experience! Try to be more open minded about this. Take a deep breath and look at the big picture, you would still be going to University of Alabama and getting your degree there. You would still get that experience! Just don't give up and not go to college because your plan has to be altered slightly.
Sorry if I was repetitive.
2007-02-12 03:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's understandable that you only want to go to the college of your choice. A good idea however is to go to commuinty college for one year. Then transfer to Univ. of Al. Com. college is cheaper, you have better teacher student repor, there are a lot of benefits for this route and lots of people I know have done it and been very successful in university.
2007-02-12 14:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are homeschooled does not mean you can not apply to college. You have to contact the admissions office at the school and tell them that you were homeschooled and they have different criteria for homeschooled students.
2007-02-12 11:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋