anyone with advice about college?
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anyone with advice about college?
I quit drinking Aug. 30. I only screwed up one day since then...and I hated how I felt next morning. I will be 40 next week and am having such a hard time knowing that I haven't accomplished all that I wanted to do before I started seeing lines on my face! So I want to go back to school sooo bad. I can't get into university without act or sat scores(or an AA degree). Does anyone know if the act or sat is easier...cause I don't remember a thing about math, science, or english? Thanks for any help.
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I'm not sure when the rules changed...but you might be grandfathered in on the ACT/SAT score thing....
You could take a few classes as a "special student" and then get them accepted later if you want to try out school first.
I never did end up taking the ACT/SAT...but my understanding from others is that the ACT is easier????
You could take a few classes as a "special student" and then get them accepted later if you want to try out school first.
I never did end up taking the ACT/SAT...but my understanding from others is that the ACT is easier????
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I took both 10 years ago. I still clearly remember the ACT was easier. But I'm pretty sure ananda's right, that going back as a so-called nontraditional student gives you a way around taking those tests.
Good luck! And congrats on your sober time
Good luck! And congrats on your sober time
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WOW! I can't remember now if I took the ACT/SAT...I might have gotten through on "experiential learning", since I was 48 when I decided to try doing something with my life. Actually, I had started taking college courses (just to get back into the study habits), but failed miserably after a couple of years because I was still drinking.
When I finally quit drinking, it took six years in AA before I had the courage and determination to go back. Then, it was another four years of a couple of subjects a semester until I earned an AA degree. But, it was well worth the effort...and, a tremendous boost to my self-confidence!
Good luck!!!
When I finally quit drinking, it took six years in AA before I had the courage and determination to go back. Then, it was another four years of a couple of subjects a semester until I earned an AA degree. But, it was well worth the effort...and, a tremendous boost to my self-confidence!
Good luck!!!
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When I wanted to go to college at 56
I was in Florida . I suggest you go to your
nearest Junior College and speak to the Admissions Department
Perhaps checking out Technical Schools
is also something you would find interesting.
Best of luck...
I was in Florida . I suggest you go to your
nearest Junior College and speak to the Admissions Department
Perhaps checking out Technical Schools
is also something you would find interesting.
Best of luck...
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When I went back to school a year ago I didn't have to take the SAT or ACT. I did have to take a placement test called the THEA. Just call your local junior or community college and they can give you info on it.
And way to go on thinking of your education!
And way to go on thinking of your education!
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