im dropping out of high skool, to try to get into charter ... how long will i have to wait?
126721
Hopefully not too long.  Try reading a few books while you wait.  Education is the most important thing you can ever do for yourself.
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PLease whatever you do DO NOT DROP OUT OF SCHOOL!!!! From a woman who is struggling herself, i envy you that you are in high school and still have a chance to make it. I understand that thngs are tough right now, but it will pay off. You have to sacrifice a few things to make it in this world. Dropping out of school is not an option and you will regret it for the rest of your life. You will not get these years back. I was sitting on the bus and watched the high school kids going to school and i almost wanted to cry. I cannot go back in time and fix what I did. If i knew then what I know now, I would have been in the front of the class, front and center, on time and did extra work on my projects. Then maybe i could have gone to Princeton or something. if you do this, you will be having to play catch up all of your life. Your situation is just hard now, NOW. it will not be the same tomorrow. Would you really want to ruin your life because of a small obstacle now. Please think about this. I had to do some regrettable things in my life and dropping out was one of them. I played catch up and i am 23 and still struggling while i have a friend who is 25 and is already working on his Masters degree at LIU. I envy him so much and it makes me look at my life. I have an Associates degree and am planning on "trying" to get my Bachelors one day, hopefully soon, but all of the struggles i had to overcome are unimaginable. The shame hurts more. So please, while you are still young and have a chance to be somebody, stay in school and do your best with what you have. If not for your family, for ME or anyone, but do it for yourself. I would hope that you do become successful and live a life free of worries. Make the right decision and stay in school.
204424
not sure really but id start with finding out who runs the local schools near you and ring them to ask for advice/ numbers to ring etc. \n\ngood luck
1242
Ask yourself why you want to drop out.  Is it because your grades are poor?  Lack of interest?  Not being challanged?  Think of solutions, a tutor, advanced classes, maybe skip a grade?  I'd talk with your school counselor before you make any decisions.
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Depends on several factors.  But if you're from Philippines then you have a longer wait than others, possibly a 10+ year wait.
562560
finish school first, get that education and if you are as good as you say, you will get your chance in a few more years. OK.
544843
I went to a school that was supposed to ready me for the A+ test. I was no more ready for that test after the school than I was when I started. If you are already computer savvy and I'm betting you probably are, go get a few books from a one of those huge chain book stores and start studying. It's a hell of allot cheaper than signing up for some crash course being taught by people not much smarter than you are and that are just out to make a buck off you. Go invest in some good A+ books start studying and in about 5 or 6 months go take the test. Pay for A+ certified folks vary, but depending on where you live, they can make anywhere between 10 and 15 bucks an hour, but then again it all depends on how much of a true computer nerd you are. If you really know your shiznit, you can make good money if you also have the MCSE certification. Problem with the MCSE is you have to re-cert. every three years, so I was like fvck that. School for me is a means to an end, not something you have to keep torturing yourself with day after day for the rest of your life just to earn a living. If you choose the computer biz that's what kind of life you are in for. Technology changes so rapidly with computers, if you want to make any serious coin in the industry, you will have to go to school for the rest of your life. Sorry, I'm way too old for that shiznit!!!
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Your school should have a contract with someone already. Usually it is with either Herff Jones or Jostens. You might try them on your own. I'm SURE they have websites.
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Does your school offer something like taking classes at a college near you?  The schools here have a program that lets students take classes in areas where they have exhausted the school's ability to offer classes in those areas.  The school district even pays for their tuition and books.  One of my kids took art and history classes a couple hours a day during his last year of high school. He got to go to three different colleges and had a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each of them when it was time to pick a college to go to.  A friend of his took computer courses and got a head start on college that way.\n\nIf your school doesn't have this program, you might try signing up for an independent study class with a faculty member at your school.  That can be a lot less structured than a regular class and you can go in the direction of your interest with someone who will guide you and may enjoy the experience with you.  You can probably help decide what your final project will be and you can make it something you're really excited about learning.\n\nOr take an evening class at a college near you--see if your school will give you credit for it.  If not, too bad, but you'll still get to infuse your intellectual life with some new energy.\n\nIs there some way to get experience in things you don't do as easily as learning at your school?  How about leadership skills, or exploring career areas through mentorships or job shadowing?  Volunteering to help less able students might challenge you more than learning does, but life skills are even more important than intellectual ones in the long run.\n\nYou really have a long time coming in that life you don't want to waste any of.  I understand how you feel, truly I do, but you should take a long, wise view here.  Unless you can demonstrate to your school district that you know it all already or you can convince a college to offer you entrance without a high school diploma (which might be an option, actually), or you're wealthy enough to live without getting a job, you're stuck in school.  \n\nYou do have my sympathy.  I know it's no easier for very talented students to make it through school than it is for intellectually challenged ones.  In both cases, special education options are needed.
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I highly doubt it. But, I think you should talk to your guidance counselor and see if you can take summer courses to make up the lost time in class. Maybe you can keep up with your class this way and not get left behind. Also, check and see if your school has an alternative learning online resource that you could use.\n\nGood luck. :)
638917
It is never too late to get into college. I want back to school 6 years after high school. Keep your goal it will pay off in the end
146119
you may try talking to your high school guidance counselor, i know that when i was in school the school would pay for part of your tuition as long as you maintained good grades and didn't miss a lot of school. it is worth a try the worst thing they can tell you is no.
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Try alternative school, completing a GED, or college campuses that offer high school classes. Also, you could try a different high school or a letter of apology at a board meeting.
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I can understand how desperate you feel to become a success and change your situation, but you can't expect a get-rich-scheme to take you there. Real success takes time and effort. At this point in your young life you have much to learn. You do not talk about education, yet that is  real key to future success. Going to college full time may not be economically feasible but you should look into community college programs, which are generally inexpensive. You should be eligible for financial assistance as well. Since you want to own a business, you should be taking business administration and marketing and accounting courses to understand how to be successful not only starting but running a business. Even if someone handed you the money you need to start a business today, if you don't have the know how to run it successfully, it will not work. If you are out of high school or soon graduating, look for a job with an entrepreneurial type person, someone who started their own business and made it a success, and learn from that person. Or try to get a job in the kind of business you someday hope to own and understand, from the inside, what it takes to make that business work. It is wonderful that you have the kind of ambitions that you describe. Your drive and ambition can take you far, but you also need patience and perseverance. Don't waste your time pursuing quick money. Focus on your goals and work hard. Even though your current financial situation is desperate, find a way to save some portion of everything you earn. You have already learned something from your business failures -- that success doesn't necessarily come easy, even when you have what seems to be a good idea. Don't give yourself artificial deadlines for achieving success. You are only 18. The world will open up for you. The fact that you have been trying so hard is wonderful, but you need to find a mentor in the real world who can guide you. Education and hard work are the keys to the success you desire. Most people who have succeeded building businesses on the Internet have done so because of their experience with real world commerce, so you have to get yourself out there to learn all the stuff they don't teach you in high school. You ARE going to be a success, so go for it. Good luck. I'd love to hear from you in six months to see what steps you have taken toward achieving your goals.
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Talk to the school. If you only have one month left, I'm sure they have answers for you. They get funding based on how many students graduate from their institution. If all else fails, ask your parents and pay them back! One month-don't give up now!
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If you live midwest, Kansas has a great charter program. $35.00 a year per kid. We have been using it for three years and I am very happy.
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Hello,,\n     I had the same question a year ago...  I have few suggestions if you like that I tried on myself. Why don't you do a career program that will be completed in few months ,, may be 8 and then you can have a job.. you can do medical assistance or office assistance or something that take less than a year ... yo will have a job and become independent.... and when you have a job and are settled then you can go for bachelors online because online classes are cheaper and easier .. you can sit on your bed and do your homework and only spend 2 to 3 hours daily .... This can be best with your job and some companies offer tuition refund .... This is just a suggestion and if you do not like it never mind ...