It’s great if you have the motivation to go to college but often, motivation isn’t enough. College is very different from high school and college is very different from Adult Education Programs. In order to do well in college you need to arm yourself with the proper tools that will help you complete each course […]
College is not free, but with careful planning you may get some (or all) of your tuition and expenses covered. In this unit, you’ll find information on loans, grants, and scholarships as well as how to create a budget, how to cut costs, and how to take advantage of education tax breaks. To check to […]
If you have trouble reading web pages – click here to download Browse Aloud Software http://www.browsealoud.com/downloads.asp. It will read this page to you. 1) Learning Disabilities Having a learning disability should not prevent you from going to college. The reality is that there are many resources available on campus and online for students with learning […]
Students who have recently graduated from United States high schools are usually expected to provide colleges with SAT or ACT scores. Most adults going to college for the first time are not expected to provide these scores. Instead most community colleges expect students to take a placement test after they have been accepted at the […]
The placement test determines your academic level and provides you with your scores and a list of basic courses that you have placed into. At some schools, the placement test recommendations are mandatory; at other schools they are not. Developmental Courses (Also Known As Remedial Courses) Developmental classes help students brush up on basic skills […]
What is your desired job or career? If you had trouble answering this question, it is good idea to figure out what you want to do for work before you go to college. Students who enroll in college with a specific career goal in mind are the students who often complete their programs. STEP 1: […]
Do you want to read a novel or an informative book about politics or the economy but don’t know where to start? There are many book lists on the world wide web that might help point you in the right direction. The New York Times Bestseller Lists http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/ Each week, the New York Times publishes […]
Once you have enrolled in college, it’s a good idea to get to know your college library. Most college students use the library for more than just checking out books. College libraries also carry more than just books. Most libraries have: fiction and nonfiction books, newspapers from all over the United States, newspapers from other […]
There are many wonderful resources on the Internet that don’t quite belong in any particular building or classroom. These resources can be found in this section of the library. Check back often since the list will constantly be updated. Adult Student.com “Welcome to Adult Student.com! Are you returning to college? Never been before? We are […]
Students who have a clear idea of what degree they would like spend less time and money on unnecessary classes. What type of credential do you need to accomplish your career goals? Certificate 1 year Certificate programs vary in length but often they are the quickest route to a credential. At most community colleges, you […]
Every student who attends college is assigned an advisor. Your advisor is responsible for helping you select classes to meet your degree requirements. You should have received the name and contact information for your advisor when you received your acceptance letter. If not, call the Admissions office and request this information. Call your advisor and […]
In the Career Center, you were given the opportunity to figure out your career goals. If you did not work out your career goals we highly recommend that you do this before you continue. It is always a good idea of what you want to do before you start school. Step 1: Finding a School […]
The first step in applying to college is to get an application. You can do this in many ways. If you received a Course Catalog – there should be an application in the back. You can call the school’s Admissions office and ask them to send one to you. You can go to the school’s […]
I=Prt Interest = P (Principle or actual amount borrowed) x r (rate or the amount of time borrowed) x t (time or the number of years) I = $6000 x 3.67%x 20 years Interest = $4404.00 Over a 20 year period you will pay the bank $10,404.00 not $6000. Click here to use a financial […]