Need some sugestions about college??

Wow, I applaud you on working and taking classes. That is hard to juggle. The best way to get it all done would be to take night classes, and ones that meet in 3 hour blocks, so you could get 3 classes for three nights. Or try to schedule them nearthe others. Also, look into Saturday classes, some schools allow you to go for a few Saturdays during the semester, and you still get the credit. Also, try to take summer courses, and winter break classes. This will help you stay ahead. It's going to be hard to finish on time, but taking classes whenever you can will be easier. Also, look for places that do online classes and you can do all your work from home!! Good luck!

I don't mean to burst your bubble but you're really laying a very heavy load on yourself. I know a lot of people that try to work full time and go to school full time and they either do a crappy job at both or end up dropping out of school and wasting their money. If you work full time during the day, you're only going to have the evening to go to school. This in itself will limit the number of classes you can take, however, you must have time to do the research and homework and lab work. College takes far more hours than high school in prep time alone. I would suggest taking no more than two courses and do a good job at them. You can go in the summer and that will help you catch up and you can also look into taking correspondance or online or long distance courses as well. Have you talked to a counselor? Can you get any credit for anything you've done while in the navy? I suggest you go talk to a counselor regardless and let them know your schedule. They can best advise you as to your selected major and what the course load will require of you.

Take your time. Right now it might seem like you need to do it all at once but you have time. Education is an investment in your future, not a foot race.

3-4 classes is a lot when you are working 40 hours a week. For every hour you take, expect to study 2 hours outside the class room a day! I would start with two classes. If you think you can handle more the next semester, then go for more but start off easy.

Well, generally you should be taking 15 units at least. That should be about 30-40 hours of work a week from school. So you'll easily be seeing yourself working/studying 80 hours a week with a job. It's tough, but possible. I'd really advise you cut down on the work, maybe get student loans. Once you graduate, you'll be able to pay off the loans easily by earning a heck lot more than what you do now.

With the hours that you are working, you will have a tough time getting classes in. I would look for classes that start between 6 and 7pm. These classes will generally be once a week for about three hours. You could also schedule a class that is short during your lunch break, but I wouldn't advise that. You will burn out too quickly.

most colleges have a PACE program (Program for Accelerated College Education) or something similar for busy individuals or people with FT jobs.. maybe that's better for you if you can handle the schedule.. good luck..