I got my GED, but what else should i get if i want to go to college.?

Question

Is there any more tests to take & ect?

Umm, i dont want to go to a community college. i need to know is there any other tests to take to improve my chances.

Answer 1

Go to the Admissions section of whichever college you want to apply to. Typically the following are required:

1.) High school diploma/G.E.D. and (more importantly) your transcripts.

2.) Take the SAT or ACT (depending on the university; I think the SAT is a safer bet). Your score on this test is a factor in whether or not a university will let you attend (but it isn't the only factor by any means!).

3.) Complete application + fee; this may include an essay or two. Just a tip: those essays are there so you can elaborate on any circumstances not mentioned in the rest of the application (such as you had to work full time while getting your GED, your family background, etc.).

There are probably more things necessary, so check with your local university/community college. The Internet is a great start, but also see if you can meet with someone face-to-face to get advise on how you should prepare your application, deadlines, etc. Also know that community colleges are much easier to get into, and the more reputable ones in your community have advisers that can help you transfer to a 4-year university (and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than going straight to a university, trust me on that).

Good luck!

Answer 2

Since the requirements vary from state to state, you may want to visit the campus you plan to attend for their particular entry requirements. Most likely, you'll have to take an aptitude exam that will test your proficiency in Math/Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, and a Writing sample. This will show your ability to do the work that will be expected of you in school. This applies to Junior/Community College. It's best that you go through the community college system before tackling a major university. You can get an Associates Degree in the field you choose, and then transfer into a 4 year institution for your Bachelor's degree.

One thing you should know is that you're paying for college. You will pay the same amount for a class you fail as you will for a class you receive an 'A'. There's no refund for poor performance, so once you sign up for classes, commit your time and effort to success.

Good luck.

Answer 3

There are a couple of facdtors to taken into account to determine whether you'd have to taken any more tests, but with the information you've given it's hard to say yes or no. The biggest factors are your age and what kind of school you're trying to get into. If you are considering a 4-year University, you will be required to submit SAT or ACT scores in addition to your other documentation. If you are a non-traditional student (that generally means over age 24 or 25), some schools waive the testing requirement.

Many schools also require testing before classes begin so they know where to place you in subjects like math and english, or if you're advanced enough for whatever course of study you've chosen that you can skip over requirements in those areas. In addition, some majors might require additional placement testing (for example, music majors often can take a placement test and skip a theory class or two).

Most importantly, you need to check the admission requirements for the school(s) you are interested in, as different schools have different requirements. Good luck and congratulations.

Answer 4

Yes, a college could still accept you with only a GED. But, good colleges have a limited number of people they will accept, and they have strong criteria of who those people would be. One of the strongest criteria would be academic performance. Since you did not graduate high school you don't have a strong academic record. The best way to get such a record would be to go to a Junior College first and then apply to a major college. If your grades are good enough in Junior College then the University would be more likely to accept you. Also transferring between schools is much easier than trying to get accepted by one.

Answer 5

If you want to go to a 4-year, bachelor's degree granting school, you will need to take the SAT or the ACT exam.

Other than that, the rest is pretty standard. You'll need a certain number of recommendations, may need to write some essays, and, depending on the school, may need to interview. Check out the website for a few of the schools you think may interest you, and see what they require of applicants.

Note that there are a few schools out there that do not accept students who did the GED instead of having a "regular" highschool diploma, but they have this info right on their webpages.

Answer 6

U need to take a college placement test (like the ACT or SAT) before u can attend univeristy or college. Depending on what state ur in the test needed may vary. U dont have to go to a community college but they save u money then u can transfer to a university. its up to u.

Answer 7

That should be enough to go to community college at the least. You might need to take a placement exam so the school can asses any areas that you might require help in.