98' graduate that has worked in the HR/Recruiting field for 7yrs and been passed up for promotions due to lack of degree is tired of being a workhorse for employers.
Never pursued college because never knew where to begin. Almost 10yrs later realizes I need a degree.
Where should I start? Who do I contact? What do I need? What test do I need to take?
2007-12-12 19:58:18 · 5 answers · asked by Where to begin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ask some people in your field what degree you need and then meet with someone from all of the colleges in your area to see which school can best meet your needs and what the admission requirements are.
2007-12-12 20:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Nikolas M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, time to get your feet wet. Assuming you need to continue working, set your sights on attending college at night. Most schools call it the "school of continuing education" and all you need do is to apply, that is go to the school and fill out the forms, thats it. Most 4 year colleges/ universities have these programs; stay away from community colleges, I'll explain in a second.
So you are working in HR, and got overlooked for promotion? I'll assume, you like HR, so why not get a management degree in HR? If you settled on that point, then your courses should be geared in that direction. Also, find out if your employer offers tuition assistance. Most employers will reimburse based on grades, e.g. a C gets 50%, B 75% and an A 100%. So you don't get overwhelmed, I suggest taking 1 or 2 courses at first, kind of getting re-acquainted with education. I know you're thinking this is a long road to get a degree, but it will be worth it.
As you determine you can do this and can manage your time efficiently (yes there are sacrifices), you may want to increase your course load. Most schools offer summer sessions and you can do a course or 2. some even offer saturday classes. I tell you this as a matter of perspective, if you made the sacrifices and the time you could finish in 4-5 years, otherwise it will obviously take longer.
Last point, somewhere along the line youwill have to take the SAT and apply for matriculation, which means all those courses you have taken will actually count toward a degree. I suggest you do it after a year or when you are comfortable that this is right for you. Remember I mentioned not going to a CC? You would have to worry about whether your CC credits are transferable to a 4 year college, here you don't need to worry about it. Good Luck and press ON!
2007-12-13 06:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by liorio1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with your local community college. Look them up in the yellow pages and call and make an appointment with the counselor.
You can speak with a counselor even if you arent enrolled there. Tell him/her which field you are looking to get a degree in and they will direct you to the best path to meet your needs. That is their job and they are trained for that.
I graduated in 2000 and recently decided to go back to get my degree. I had no clue which path to take, but the counselor was really helpful and now I have a plan.
Good luck and good for you for going back to college.
2007-12-13 04:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Natalie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, try looing into the local community college. I know what its like being out for an extended period of time then going back. Don't feel embaressed about it either. But, talk to your local community college, or try Baker College Online, that might be something you want to look into if you are trying to work and go to school full time. But, most colleges offer degree programs online that are geared toward the working class hero.
2007-12-13 04:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Justin R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you graduated high school, right? Depending on what college you want to go to, you can probably enroll right away. Many community colleges will enroll you without any kind of entrance exam or qualifying exam.
Go to the websites of the colleges or universities that you are interested in and look for pages that are called "Prospective Students" or "Admissions". They will have information that you can use to figure out what you need. If you don't see it on the website, contact the Admissions office for the school you are interested in attending.
Good for you for furthering your education!
2007-12-13 04:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋