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College: What Do I Do First? How do I get in?
Going Back? What do I do first? First you will begin to assemble your college application portfolio. This portfolio will include:
After you assemble your information, contact the Department of Higher Education in your state. They can help you select colleges that will work with you to exchange work and life experiences for college credits.
Some of the information you put in your portfolio may help you earn extra college credits for work and life experiences.
Another way you may earn extra college credits is through various testing programs. Some of these exams test general knowledge, and some are subject specific.
Get help from the college adult education centerThese days, many colleges have Adult Education Centers, also referred to as Continuing Education Centers. This "center" may consist of one person, or may be an entire department.
Ask at the admissions office if they offer special services and resources to adult learners. In some cases you may find adult education specialists in the financial aid office who can help you with financial aid for adults returning to school.
Entrance Exams Earn Extra College Credits and Graduate Early I have a GED. Can I get into college?
Yes, you can. Be sure you have the original, or a notarized copy of your diploma. You will need to include it in your portfolio. Not all colleges will allow someone to enroll without a high school diploma, not to be confused here with the GED. If you run into this obstacle, there are ways around it. There are schools that will work with non-traditional students, such as those who have been out of high school a long time, or those who never finished.
One great solution to this dilemma is to enroll at a community college. They generally do not ask to see a high school diploma, and when you complete their requirements, and if you have the grades, you can enroll in a four-year school based on your junior college record.
People who have not taken the GED and did not finish high school can study on-line and finish their high school requirements.
Compare online GED programs, High School Diploma programs, with Google Search
What is a "non-traditional" student?
A "non-traditional" student is one who has been out of high school for a long time and who may qualify for a special student status. This means that the student is older than the average student. Most colleges have an organization dedicated to helping these students find success. You may be able to bypass traditional requirements (such as the high school diploma) by proving you have relevant life experience and demonstrated maturity.
Earn extra credits toward graduation from college.
Look over this article from the College Board about the advantages of taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). This method of earning college credit is popular with adult learners, as are the other tests that may allow you to graduate early.
One way to earn college credit before you step into the classroom
The CLEP Exam
ACT resources for the adult learner
Career Information
Are you interested in the performing arts? You'll find all you need here.
One of the best resources for learning about career options, or possible college majors, is the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Career information from the U.S. Department of Labor
Exploring Career Information
America's Career Info Net
Links to lots of career information sites
Take a look at Community Colleges
Search Engines for Colleges in the U.S.
APPLY HERE: ADMISSIONS Sites for all Public Universities in the U.S
Online Degrees and Distance Learning
Be sure to visit
The College Board - Packed with college info.
Although the College Board is known as the group that administers the SATs, the site has many other features. Among these is a fabulous college search capability. You can enter any of dozens of criteria to help you narrow your college search.
The (huge) U.S. Department of Education College Database: search by criteria
Colleges in Canada
Many colleges form partnerships with other colleges called Consortia.
These Consortia offer advantages to students such access to other programs, and cross registration. Some partnerships are in the same geographic area, and others may be partnerships with colleges in different sections of the country.
For instance UC Santa Cruz has a partnership with Hampshire College in New England, and participates in the partnership that exists between all UC schools.
College Consortiums
What do I do next? The Adult Admissions Process
Get acquainted with Adult Education Financial Aid
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