how can I get into a good college if i have a ged?

Answer 1

The standards for GED's have become very rigorous in the last decade so you can rest assured that you are at least on par with your fellow high school graduates. Unfortunately, you missed out on taking the exams that most four year school's request like the SAT's or the ACT. Going to a GOOD community college, taking challenging classes, and getting good grades are your key to a 4 year school. You will demonstrate intelligence, hardwork and commitment. Plus, most 4 year schools have scholarships that are exclusively for graduates of 2 year schools- since you have already proven yourself to be an excellent student you are someone they would like to recruit. After graduating with honors from my two year college, I got a free ride to one of the best research institutions in the country! So go for it!

Answer 2

I would suggest going to a 2 year college first to show you can handle college and get good grades. Schools are happier when students with low high school grades or GEDs have done some college work with success.

No offense to you since I don't know why you got a GED, but to a recruiter it appears that you don't take education seriously. Not that you don't, since people get GEDs for numbers of reasons, but if a recruiter sees a high school grad with a 4.0 and a person that quit high school with a GED, who do you think they'd give a spot to?

Go to a community college for a couple of years then apply. Make sure you know exactly what your college of choice wants in an applicant and then do it. Good luck!

Answer 3

Many colleges have 'back door' entry available thru a Part Time Studies program. Typically you can get into even some of the best colleges as a non-matriculated student (non-degree seeking) and after 18 credits you can be enrolled IF your grades are good enough.

You'll also have to be willing to study at night and part time for the first year.

Transfering in from a jr or community college can work, too.