I am a wife and a mother of 2 i only went to my junior year of highschool, i have my ged but i want more and i have no idea where to start...what do i need to do to get started?????
2007-11-17 08:31:21 · 10 answers · asked by KRISSY 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
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2007-11-17 08:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by SWAT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step one: decide that you want to go to college. CHECK! Do your party dance!
Step two: decide where you want to go to college. (It's a good idea to apply to multiple ones. What's in your area?)
Step three: decide what you want to study. (Optional. Most colleges don't require a declaration of major right off the bat.)
Step four: apply. This one is the most involved step. You will probably need the following:
- an official copy of your GED to send to the college
- an application form (you can sometimes download them off the net, or you can ask them to send you one, or you can pick one up)
- high school transcripts for the courses you did take
- your SAT and/or GRE scores
- your FAFSA if you're applying for financial aid
It sounds like a lot because it is. It can seem overwhelming, but take half an hour to an hour a day and you'll be finished before you know it.
I'd suggest starting out at a local community college. Take some general ed courses there while you're getting everything else done. Then you'll have some of your prerequisites out of the way and can spend your time at a university studying what you love. The community college also probably has some great resources to help you transition to a larger state school.
Good luck and congratulations! If your kids are young, see whether the school offers day care. I bet some of them do, especially if they've got a good education program.
So what should you do now, as in right now? Log on to check out the colleges in your area. Go for the community, public, private... all of them. Make a short list (say, five) that interest you and call admissions. Make an appointment to speak with someone about the college. If you know what program you're interested in, see if the department chair has some time to tell you about it, too. Just find out what is involved in the application process and what student life is like. :-)
2007-11-17 17:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by Julia S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first start looking at the different colleges and universities in your area. Find out what you want in a college and the classes available (and the times available and see if they're compatible with your schedule).
Also, you HAVE TO fill out the FAFSA form. It's how the school determines how much financial aid is available to you. You can go to fafsa.ed.gov to get all the information on it.
You will also need a copy of your transcript from you GED. Usually, if you tell the colleges where you're applying the name and location of where you got your GED, they get it for you.
Apply to a couple of different colleges so you have a nice selection after being accepted. Check out the deadlines for registration in classes and for getting in the FAFSA. The FAFSA deadline is usually Feb 1 or Mar 1.
Many colleges are registering classes now. I know that my school is registering students as we speak so if you want to go in the next semester, get a move on.
Good luck!
2007-11-17 16:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by Curly Q Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick a college...make sure it has the type of degree you are seeking (nursing, education, etc...)
Apply for admission. You might be able to do this online. If not, you can probably find the forms online, print them, and mail them in.
Go to fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid from the government. You might be awarded a pell grant. You don't have to pay those back. They may also offer you loans. You do not have to pay back the loans until after you graduate. When you apply at fafsa.gov, you will be asked what colleges you want your financial aid information sent to. They will send your information there and you can take care of pell grants and acceptance of any loans at your college's financial aid office. Financial assistance is also made through scholarships. Contact the financial aid office at your college to ask them if any scholarships are available to apply for.
The college will assign you an advisor. Make an appointment with this person to talk about what classes you need to get your degree. It's good to see them before you register each semester.
Check registration dates and then go for it! Good luck and congratulations!
2007-11-17 16:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should apply to community college for night classes or even online courses like through University of Phoenix.
Most community colleges will take just a GED if you got fair grades in high school.
2007-11-17 16:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by m_mays89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a GED you should be able to get into your local community college. In 2 years you'll have a degree and will be ready to pursue a 4-year degree.
2007-11-17 16:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the general number for your closest community college, and ask to speak to someone about scheduling an appointment with a counselor. You don't have to be a student to speak with a counselor, and they can advise you on where to start. You'll get the hang of it quick - good luck to you! How exciting!
2007-11-17 16:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by LoFlo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a community college They're cheaper and you set your own hours.
2007-11-17 16:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by bigbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess first think about what interests you, and then pick that major. And then just go from there and see how you like the classes.
2007-11-17 16:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well make sure u got enough money. Make sure u no everything. And lets see what will happen. Good Luck!(*)
2007-11-17 16:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anoop S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋