16 and College?

Question

I am going to drop out and get my GED around may of next year and i am planning on taking the ACT next summer... I was wondering I could attend college in the fall of next year..considering i will only be 16...i want to attend berea college.....which is in Ky...does anybody know if this possible? and if anyone knows a college that will except me in ky while only 16 please include that as well

i cant stay in highschool....b/c i have asthma and i am allergic to something at school...so im making bad grades for poor attendance anyway....what am i suppose to do?

Answer 1

Of course, getting your high school diploma would be a better option than getting your GED if possible. But to answer your question, it depends on the laws of individual stated. I used to work at Salliemae (student loans) and we always had to check the age limit for each state. Unfortunately, I can't remember off the top of my head or find that info on the internet. Best bet is to ask Admissions for the school. I asked for you but it's taking too long for them to reply. Just e-mail me and I'll let you know when I get an answer.....

Hey, I got a response just now. The minimum age requirement for the state of KY is 17 "unless special permission is granted". That came from an admissions rep at Berea. :)

Good luck!

Answer 2

I would suggest you finish school, even at night, rather than just take the GED. Colleges feel that you are taking the easy way out otherwise. Take the ACT or SAT NOW. You can take it as many times as you like, but then you have an idea how you might do on the GED.
Most colleges let you take the highest score from each ACt and got a 18 the first time in math, and a 21 the second. They will only count the 21.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Obviously, you will need to write the school to determine their entrance requirements. They will probably have an e-mail address for that purpose. Most schools will send you information about their school for free and they won't ask you about your age - they will send it to you at no obligation when you just ask. Check with the admissions department.

As far as the GED and dropping out - this is not the best idea. If you can just hang in there and get through the next couple of years of regular school then you will be better ready to face college.

A lot of freshman drop out of college in their first year because it is harder than high school. Most people will say that in college every instructor treats you like they are your only instructor - lots of homework. Depending on the school the classes might be really big and impersonal. I had an economics class with 300 people in it.

A lot of my friends did not make it through college. If you are having a tough time in school now I can guarantee that college will be really hard for you. Work this out in HS. Get to be a better student now while it is easier or college will kick your tail.

If you have issues in your life that are driving you towards the GED option try to get some help before you go down that road. Sometimes it is tempting to run from a hard situation and to end up in an even harder one. The choices we make in our youth are often ones that last a lifetime. If the issues are beyond what your parents can help with or if they are part of your problem then pray about it and ask God to help to show you what to do. Check with your school counselor, Rabbi, pastor or other trustworthy person.

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OK - you have added the explanation about your health issues. You need to get some help from you parents on this. If there are improper construction materials in the school that you are allergic to you will need to get them to let you switch schools or let you go to independent study where you come in to pick up assignments.

This is not just for youself. Others may be having the same issues. As others have wisely said here - Don't go the GED route unless there is no other option.

Answer 4

Not all colleges require a hs diploma. Stanford Univ doesn't, neither does Harvard.
Check w/ Berea college to find out. Go to the website, check admissions requirements. Most colleges will accept really young students, some as young as 12. The issue is meeting entrance requirements.

Answer 5

Stay in school hun, your high school deploma really is worth more than a GED. Do it for yourself and no one else. You will be limited in your college choices and thus limited in what you can do with your life. Dont make the mistake that many young people fall into.

Answer 6

you are gonna have one hell of a time getting into any college w/out at least a high school degree. and no, they probably wont let you in at 16.