Is 27 too late too go to college seeking a bachelors degree?

Question

I'm 27, I have no job. I kept getting dead in jobs that were going no where. I could see myself literally going no where. I don't want to be an older adult woman unable to support myself financially. I don't have a degree so in looking for a job, I just have to get what I can get. I'm embarassed about not having a job. But I felt stuck, I want more. I wish I had gone to college at like 18 or 19. What should I do is 27 too late. I'm not a kid, I need a job. But I also need a future. And there's not much out here without a degree. Unless you luck up with a good paying job.

Answer 1

Considering that at 27 you no longer have the option to be 18 again, your only alternative to going to school now is to someday find yourself turning 35 and wishing you had gone back to school when you were 27.

As my old English teacher would have said "Don't focus on what you ain't, focus on what you is", and what you is seems to be "ready for college".

Do it. Take no prisoners.

Answer 2

It's never too late to go to college. I'm 29 and just finished my bachelor's. Many people (myself included) are not ready for college life at 18 or 19, but feel compelled to do it because that's what's expected after you finish high school. So they go, and get caught up in the freedom and partying and end up blowing thousands of dollars for nothing. Not everyone should go down the same path. Just because you started working and exploring other options does not mean that the door has closed for you. You sound ready, and I'm guessing you respect how difficult life can be to fully appreciate and respect what higher education can offer. Start slow, perhaps head to a community college to take care of generals at a reasonable price, and begin exploring what areas interest you. I don't know where you live, but look to see if there is an institution that is catered more toward working adults (which is what I did), that maybe has more classes at night, so that you can still hold down a job and go to school at the same time. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

Girlfriend, GO FOR IT! You can do it. It is never too late to go to college. Besides, you are now settled down and will be serious about furthering your education. I am now 46 years old. I got married when I was 18; had my first child when I was almost 21 and second at 25. I stayed home to raise them until my youngest went to kindergarten. I then got a job as a paraprofessional while they were at school.

Stay with me I'm going somewhere with this. LOL ; )

Anyway, after working in the classroom for a couple of years, I decided I wanted to be a teacher. At age 32, I started college to earn a BS in Early Childhood Ed. I worked during the day as a parapro and went to school at night as a full-time student. I was also a mother and a wife. I had a great support system in my husband. I graduated at 37 and began my teaching career. I am now going into my 11th year as a kindergarten teacher and have since returned to college and earned a Masters and Educational Specialist Degree. You are never too old to achieve. Don't ever let age be a factor in keeping you from reaching your goals. Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 4

It is never too late. People with bachelor's degrees earn more than their peers without degrees over the course of their lives. Practice for the SAT and start looking around at different schools. You could go to a two year college (community college) to get a good grade point average. Then, if you'd like, you could transfer to a four year college. Check out the school's web sites and find out about financial aid. That way, you won't have to stress about making ends meet. You could take out student loans. This kind of debt isn't difficult to carry. You won't have to begin paying it back until you've been out of school for six months. College can help open many doors for you. Think about what kind of career you'd like, and what major would best get your foot in the door for that area, then go for it. Good luck!

Answer 5

I actually always dreamed of going to college, but at the age of 15 I was forced to drop out and help support my family. Regardless, with only a 9th grade education I eventually earned my GED after many tears and frustration. Because of this BS GED it was very difficult for me to be accepted at any college (even the community colleges) and I gave up. At exactly your age when I saw myself in your situation I walked right into Pace University with my head held high. Spoke to an admissions counselor and was accepted as a provisional student. Was difficult but I graduated 4 1/2 years later with my BA. I am now 41 years old and with a toddler to boot (husband passed during my 4th month of pregnancy.) Many sleepless and depressing nights I studied for my LSAT's and am presently in my second year of law school. Sweetie. It is never too late to go to school and with preserverance and determination no matter how hard things become or how bleek life seems to be you can do it! The best of luck to you. One advantage that you have is because of your age you will take your studies much more serious and not be so concerned with parties and joining the sororities, etc.... You already are a step ahead of the game.

Answer 6

It is never too late to go back to school!! There are a lot of options open to you from a regular brick and mortar school to an online school.

If you want to go to college but you need to be able to keep at least a part time job then you might want to think about trying online education. I've included a link in the references section to the eLearners Advisor. It should explain some of the ins and outs of online education to you. (There's also a quiz on that site that you can take to see if online education is a good fit for you.)

I hope some of that helps! Remember, it's never too late to do anything, especially go back to school!! Good luck!! :-D

Answer 7

I just graduated and I can tell you that if you were 27 and in my class room you would not stand out one bit. We had people who were over 50 and I would say that most of the class was over 24. If you are not completely sure about what you want to do or if you want to go the whole B.S. route. I would consider going to community college for 2 years and get your associates. It transfers easily to a 4 year college, will be cheaper and you should be able to take classes when you want to.

It is better to go now then regret it for the rest of your life.

Answer 8

I was searching for something else when I came across your question and felt obligated to respond. I have worked at several colleges and can assure you that attending college several years after leaving high school is very common. I would suggest you research several schools in your area in terms of programs and types of services they provide Adult Learners. Many colleges have offices devoted to providing support for Non-Traditional Students. Also, you may wish to speak with Financial Aid as well to see what type of packages are available to help fund your education. Good luck and best wishes, Claudia

Answer 9

No, it's never too late to get your life in the right course.. And good for you to want to return to college.. :} Think about it this way, Would like to be 50, and have a Bchelors, or would you rather be 50, and not have a bachelors? You will win better money. The higher education you have, the more you will get paid and be well respected among your family memebers, as well as your future co-workers. :} Wish you well.. Ciao*

Answer 10

Your never to old to go to back to school. Hell I started school at 23 after a few years in the Army. Some of my classmates were older than me a few some by a few decades. Plus think about this if you do not go back you will find youself at 30 asking is 30 to late to go back to school. My advise do it because you apparntly want it and thats half the battle in college.