at 35 how do i go about enrolling in college for the first time?
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Hey congrats for making that decision!! I just turned 34 and started college at 33... for the first time ever. First I chose a college and then I went to the admissions office to enroll, I had to pay a $30 registration fee, then admissions sent me a letter stating that the college accepeted me in the 25 year old plus enrollment. I had to get my highschool transcripts and proof of my booster shots and send it to them. Then I went to financial aid and someone helped me with that and it goes on.......don't be afraid to ask people that work at the college questions, it is there job to answer them... I'm enrolled full time and I'm having a blast!!
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You have until you're 26 to register.  They haven't fined anyone for years.  It's a good idea to sign up anyway just to be on the safe side.
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Take a foreign language, all the advanced courses you can get, and get an allowance from your parent that doesn’t just include books and food.  You will need to blow off some steam now and then (don’t use that dreaded word “party”).  Allow some budget room to hire tutors, and don’t be afraid to admit that you may need help.  For me a Physics Tutor meant the difference between an A and a D.\n\nCheck out the introduction courses offered by your college, and take them first.  Some colleges offer an introductory seminar and that would be most helpful.  Try to at least visit the campus before school starts.  Learn your way around campus.  Check out the bookstore and price the books that you will need for your classes, try and get them before class starts and at least read the introduction to them.\n\nA car, moped or even a bicycle can be helpful.  It will get you around faster and easier.\n\nLook at the extracurricular activates available.  They can help you blow off steam, and learn more about your favorite hobbies.  An honor society can give you an edge in school and when you are looking for your first job.  But, don’t let all that is available over whelm you, especially booze.  Find your limit and don’t go past it.  Falling down stinking drunk may seem like fun, but it isn’t.  The physical after effects aren’t worth it—isn’t cool to wake up with a hangover.  Doing stupid things while drunk may seem fun at the time, but the people who are laughing, are laughing AT you not WITH you.\n\nGet a book on speed-reading and read ALL of it.  It will help you a LOT.\n\nA computer with Internet access will be essential.  You should also have antiviral software and a program like Microsoft Office.  To do your papers (ah, spell check is sooo useful), a Power Point Presentation will make your project come alive, and Excel can make an accounting class a breeze.   Learning to touch type and it will make things a lot easier.  If you have a notebook you better have a good lock (to secure it when you are out), and require a password to gain access.  There is a good secure system that sounds an alarm when the computer goes more than 20’ away from you.  You will have to keep your notebook with you (on your body) at all times that you are out with it.  That computer could mean beer money for a month to a thief.\n\nYou must realize that you have left high school and childhood behind.  You have now entered the professional world.  For each hour of college credits you take you will need to spend AT LEAST two hours studying.  Things will be easier in a Junior College, but in a real top of the line college you will need to study even for a P.E. class, and expect written tests!  College is now your JOB, and it’s a professional job.  Look at the hours young lawyers have to put in, or architects and engineers.  You must approach college as if it is that kind of a job.  You can play some games and goof off now and then, but put the X Box, Game Boy and Nintendo away.  Bring only a couple of computer games with you and resolve to not spend more than an hour playing them each day.  Don’t bring a TV for at least for the first year.  You will need the time to study.\n\nFinally enjoy yourself.  Have fun, make new friends, do some things that you couldn’t do at home.  Take your fun to your classes, ATTACK your courses.  Be aggressive; ask the teacher when you don’t understand.  Sit near the front of the class so you don’t miss things.  Read your assignments BEFORE the class covers it.  Take good notes and form (or join) a study group.  For the next four years (or more) this will be your LIFE.  Go at it with gusto and win!  With this attitude you will be a success and have more fun doing it.  All the hard work may not seem to be worth it, but every good job requires a LOT of study.  Even plumbers have to go through an apprenticeship period, before they earn those top salaries.  A college degree is the MINIMUM you will need to enter th
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You can go part time, or full time. And you'll be surprised at the number of "older" students you see in your classes! In fact, some schools offer special programs specifically for older students. It may be worth it to ask about them when you call the admissions office.\n\nMost students pay for their education through a combination of loans and school given, need-based aid. You'll fill out a form called a FAFSA (you can google this), which is sent to the schools you're applying to. They use it to calculate your aid.\n\nI highly recommend that you go to a reputable, brick and mortar campus. Most employers frown on the online programs. Yes, there are some reputable online programs (those tied to real, brick and mortar campuses), but online schools are remarkably expensive. With a 14 month old at home, cost must be a factor, so I don't recommend an online program for you unless you absolutely, positively can not attend classes in person.\n\nIf you attend a bachelor's degree granting school, you can save money, and get a great education, by attending your local state school. As an in-state student, you're already paying lower tuition.  This may be an option for you, and you can start there.  \n\nHowever, many students of your age chose to attend a school that will grant them an Associates Degree after two years of study. They then go on for their Bachelors Degree, if they feel it is necessary. \n\nThe best place to get an Associates is at your local community college. They are amazingly cheap, you don't have to take any sort of test to get in, and the education offered is a fantastic value.\n\nIf you chose to go back to school, and your goal is to make more money than you are now, try to major in something career-focused - something that, once you graduate, you can get a job in that field without needing additional education.
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its not like you need to go to college for it . You only got to know the right people at the right places. The best way to start is to get into politics.If your candidate wins and he feels like doing you special favors then your in ...if not try 4 years later
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Study hard to get into college. Retain little knowledge.\nFinish college.\nGet a job at a company with nice perks, work for someone that's never had to work in their life making them money.\nThey wanted you to do stupid tasks like high school and college learning very little, just to make sure you could do busy work and listen to instructions, it's to prepare you for corporations.\nWork 40 years, when you're starting to break down, you have permission to live life.\n\nHave fun, sheep.
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What do you need your ACT scores for? Many colleges don't require first time college applicants who are over the age of 25 (age varies, but many say 25; Either way if you graduated in '81 that would put well past 25) to submit ACT scores.\nBut if you took the ACT while still in high school, your school should have a record.
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Well, first off you'll need an updated resume.  You'll want to list your experience, both educational and practical. Make sure you include your goals and aspirations, be careful to word it loosely enough to garner interest outside of your immediate desires. Your college should have a placement service available, they can help you with interested employers and a repository for students' resumes.  Decide where you want to live and start a newspaper subscription in that locale, paying close attention to the financial section of the help wanted ads.  Go online and create an account with various employment search engines; e.g., Monster.com, Yahoo.com, etc.
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You should pick a school first.  Then apply for Federal Aid (through school or on internet).  You can also ask for Loan info.  These loans have to be paid back, but not till after you graduate.  Don't take out a loan if you don't have to.  There are always state grants that you can apply for and scholarships that you can get.  I would talk to a finical aid adviser at the school that you are accepted to attend at.  It is also cheaper to go to a two year or community college to get most of you basic classes out of the way.  You really need to check if the classes you are taking at these schools will transfer to a four year college before you take them, because you don't want to waste your time and have to take them over again at the more expensive school.  Also try to take only classes that you need, but sometimes give yourself a brake by taking a class that you think is fun.  It is worth it.  \nI hope you get back to school it is the best thing that I ever did.
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Ask mom or dad to help and go to www.capitolone.com.  A Capitol One Visa was my first CC.
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College is very important for ever grade schoolers. In the near future society is going to tell us that we can not do anything or we are not smart unless we have a college degree. Think beyond the degree though. 2 year, 4 year, masters, docotorine. You do not want to be in a situation where to are 30 or older going back to school getting a degree for the first time or getting a second degree becasue you chose something that sounded good at the time. I am in 2 different colleges at the same time, and have been to a total of 3. I see people that are in their 50s and 60s going to school again. Get the education as soon as you can then when you are 50-60 you will be the boss of a fortune 500 company.
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college first would be nice!
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For me it would depend on cost and the education you want. I found attending community college the first two years was much cheaper than paying for the same courses at a university. I then transferred to a 4 year university and that worked for me. It also liekly depends on your age...I was 22 when I returned to school-I wasn't in the same place as some 18 year old are with wanting to room with other kids their age etc.
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Talk to the financial counselor at the school you plan on going to. They will probably have you fill out a FAFSA form. You will need your taxes and your parents taxes (if you are under 23 and unmarried). You need to fill out the FAFSA the year prior to the year you want to go to school - the priority deadline for the 2006/2007 school year was March 1 (you get more money if you turn it in by then), but the regular deadline is June 1. Past those deadlines, you can still get government money - but you will need to talk with your financial advisor.\n\nAlso look into getting scholarships - there are lots of them out there. Go to the campus' women's group and look at the scholarships they offer for women. And ask the financial counselor for scholarship information.
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Hello!  Good luck with your quest for more education. I'd suggest beginning by contacing the university you are interested in attending. Most schools have a program for "continuing students." You can explain your situation and your goals, and find out specifically what is available to you. When I was a graduate student, there was a woman in my graduate-level seminars who was 82 years old!  She was a gem and enriched our experience with her presence.  Best wishes!
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YES, there is a new one that lets you do this.  I found something out answering this.  you must have 2 years of college completed already, they will pay you full pay and benefits to go to college for up to 21 months and you must complete your degree at the end of that time (graduate or undergraduate)\n\nclick on options then click on the 2 year one at the bottom.
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Actually, you are already on your way. Simply being aware of the importance of good credit - and then making a plan to maintain your credit is a big step. \n\nThe first thing you need to do is get a recent copy of your credit report. Go to one of the major credit bureaus (www.equifax.com, www.transunion.com, or www.experian.com) and buy a report WITH scores. If you've recently been turned down for credit you can request one (in writing) from each of the bureaus for free. You goal is to get your score above 700. If you have any loans - you must get those current. Do this BEFORE you pay any accounts in collections (if you have those). You'll also want to get up to three credit cards with balances of at least $300. Use the cards once per month to buy something small - and if you need to, give the cards to your parents so you won't spend on them. Keep a very small balance (not zero) on the cards. \n\nDo this and you'll be in great shape within 12 months.\n\nBe well.