I have no formal education, but know my stuff pretty well. Iv'e heard about the SAT and GED, but i need more details on which tests I would need to pass for me to be accepted into college? what subjects do the tests cover? would good test scored reconcile for my lack of formal education and letters of recommendation which they [the colleges] require?\n\np.s. I live in the USA
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the SAT and ACT are the standard tests for high schoolers and pre-college people. the SAT covers critical reading, math (algebra, geometry, basic trigenometry),and writing and grammar. the ACT covers critical reading, math, grammar and writing, and science. good tests scores will help make up for lack of formal education. depending on the college, you may not need a letter of rec at all. usually, only private colleges require letters of recommendation. the GED is a test to take when you are actually IN college. to get into college, you may also need some outside activites, such as community service, job experience, etc.
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If you take your PSAT, your scores are sent to all colleges who ask for them, and then you will start receiving mail from colleges who take interest on you based on your preliminary test.                                                                 However, if you have not taken your PSAT, you can go to collegeboard.com and sign up there, search for colleges that might interest you (they have a wonderful college search engine that pulls up schools based on your expressed criteria) and it will either have a button that you can request info for that school or go to the website and try to get them to send you info from there.                                                              If you haven't already taken your PSAT, the next one will be in October of next school year. Mine will be on Saturday October 18th, but schools can either sign up for a wednesday test or a saturday test. Talk to your school counselor to inquire as to when you're next PSAT will be and you can get help preparing for your PSAT from www.collegeboard.com, too. Try signing up for the SAT question of the day, it's really fun and and gives you an idea as to what may be on the actual SAT.\nE-mail me if you may have any furthur questions at thezutonfever@yahoo.co.uk, don't be shy, I love researching colleges and helping people out with their college search too. Me, I'm considering University of Washington, University of Chicago, Notre Dame, and University of British Columbia if you want to check those schools out :)
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It's no big deal.  You show up and show your admission ticket and your ID, then you take a test with a test booklet and a bubble sheet. It's very similar to other tests you have taken in school.\n\nPlus, since you're 13, you'll have many other opportunities to take the SAT before you get into college.\n\nRead up about it on the College Board website and you'll feel more confident.
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Actually, in most states a GED is no longer required. Most states now require either annual standardized testing or evaluation by a certified teacher no matter what grade the homeschoolers are in. The final year, the parents simply inform the superintendent that the requirements have been met and the student has graduated. A college placement test and SAT/ACT scores are sufficient for college entrance. I graduated homeschool 6 years ago and am now working on a doctorate and I never took the GED.
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If you go to INS they have sample tests that you can have and study.  They can give you all the material you need to study and to answer your questions.  What I think you should do is go to your local community college and get information from there since all states have different requirements in order to get your GED.  I think that would help you out better.  Good Luck!
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I'd look at a GED Plus program.  You get an acutal high school diploma, but take the GED exam.  But instead of the mere GED, it is a real Diploma.  There are lots of good colleges in the midwest - Iowa, Creighton, Hopkins, Michigan, etc.
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I tell You about USA.First things first you have to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT.This test generally tests your analytical and Verbal Skills.If your scores are good your high school GPA is better you can apply to better universities like MIT,CIT,Stanford etc.,If your scores are low and your GPA is low don't worry there are also some schools.For more information post me more information about you.Maybe I can help you
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Studying and getting good grades in high school certainly help. Excellent SAT and ACT test scores, also. Check the web sites of colleges you are interested in and see what their test score requirements are. It also helps to be a 'well rounded' student. That means get involved in various activities in and out of school - sports, band, clubs, volunteer work - the more, the better.
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I'm under the impression that a number of them will accept a GED in lieu of a high school diploma.  Just like in the US, however, each school makes it own rules regarding acceptance of GEDs.\n\nIf you haven't taken an SAT/ACT in the past five years (or you aren't happy with the score you received), you are probably going to have to register for them and take them (again, perhaps) so you have some test scores to show (esp. with a GED).\n\nMany colleges also offer "continuing education" programs of study for people who have taken a few years off from continuous education (like you, many joined the military).  They should be particularly understanding of your situation and much more willing to assist you in any difficulties you might encounter.\n\nIn your application essays, you should make a note of why you left high school (patriotism and military service are pretty good causes), how you still went through the trouble to get a GED, and what you've learned during your stint in the army and how you've matured intellectually as a person.\n\nBest of luck.  You're toughest issue, finances, is already out of the way.
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There have been a couple of cases where boot camps have over done it, and they have lost kids to dehydration, or undetected physical ailments. \n\nI would ask about the rigors, and protections built in. Also, what type of people will be attending? There are lots of ways to complete a GED, including a simple testing procedure. \n\nOtherwise, it sounds like a good idea. Junior Colleges in California accept a GED for entrance. I would suggest, that after finishing the GED, it would be good to check out Junior Colleges in your area. \n\nThe aptitude and desire to study increases with maturity, and often poor high school students do just fine in College.
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GRE- Graduate Record Examination. This is the test you need to pass if you want to go to graduate school. Although, some majors (law, medicine, business) have specialized graduate entrance school exams, this is the general test that you take if you're not going into a specialized area. \n\nSAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test. This is the college entrance exams. It's important because it can determine which schools will except you. Many schools have a predetermined score that applicants must score as a minimum in order to gain admission. The other option is the ACT but many schools still require the SAT.\n\nTOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language. This test is required of any international student seeking to gain admission to a U.S. university. It tests a students ability to speak and understand written and spoken English. If an International student can not pass this test, it is unlikely that he will be admitted to the university.
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It's just something to put on your transcript.  Colleges look at it and see, "Oh so and so got blank points on 6 TESTS!  We should accept this person!"  But you still need a good score on the SAT or ACT, Subject Tests alone won't do it.
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taking the GED is really easy I'm taking it know and i'm almost done. u can sign up and take the tests when ever u want and that might be more trusted the doing it and paying on line. good luck in anyway.
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It depends on which schools you are considering applying to, but generally speaking, grades are always the most important. Most schools have a minimum score on the SAT or ACT to get in. I never even took the SAT's, but I had a 4.2 GPA, and a good ACT score, so I not only got accepted but was offered a scholarship.
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Well if the entry exam has a prerequisite for SAT results you need the score.Obviously GPA and personal traits are important.
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My suggestio is to go to find a community college. Community colleges don not require ACT's or SAT's and for the most part all you need is a high school diploma. Even if you were to take the tests now, you would have needed excelent grades in high school to get into a state school, or university. you'd be competing with many high school seniors who have been successful the last 12 years of their lives.
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I'm not trying to be silly with this answer, just giving you another option. In some states (like mine, California) you can start at community college without a diploma or GED. If you're planning to go to community college, you might want to check on their policies. The GED is useful if you don't plan to go on to any other education, but you may be able to ditch it and just start college classes.\n\nJust a thought.