going back to college at 35?

probably nothing. universities take in to account that you are a responsible adult, wanting to better yourself and your career. you can take placement tests that will show your readiness.

Going To College At 35

Going back to school will be tough, but it will be doable. College is much different than High School. You are much more mature now and probably better at focusing on a task. You need to work smarter, not harder in college, just like in sales. You will probably have to take the classes over, that you didn't do well at in high school. Don't let that stop you. College is like a sales call. You wouldn't let a sale, just walk away, so don't let a couple of extra classes stop you either. Use your success in life to your advantage and get it done. Keep your chin up and don't take no for an answer. Close the sale, no matter what the obstacle.

Jobs/Careers come and go! High Diplomas and College Degrees are forever, they can never be taken away!

Best of luck

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going back to college at 35?

Help. Im thinking of going back to college at the age of 35. When I was a in High school I was not the best of student due to family problems. Now I have grown and have been a Medical Sales Rep for over 10 years and making good money. Im thinking of leaving the good money and going to college full...

You sound a lot like myself. When I was 19, I took a job with a company and stayed for two years. I was making a good salary ($46 K/year) so I thought I'd move up in the company and stay there for a long time. Accordingly, I dropped out of University. I learned to regret that decision.

In my second year, I thought about leaving the high pay and going back to school full time for a degree in education - everyone thought I was crazy to even think of going back to being a poor college student. But I wanted more with my life and for that, I needed more education.

I was 24 when I decided to go back and while I know there is a bit of an age difference between you and I and therefore, your situation is a bit different, in the grand scheme of things, we aren't that different. I was older and more mature than I was before - I was READY to do well in school and focus on education whereas before, I was distracted due to family things, and my GPA was not impressive.

My GPA issue was actually not my high school GPA - I did well in high school, but when the family crises hit, my University grades were what suffered. I found that my professional work experience and maturity (age) held more water than did my poor college GPA from before.

So don't worry about your high school GPA at all. You're light years away from who you were back then and the admissions board will KNOW that. They'll look at your professional work experience and be very impressed by how well you've done in your life so far.

It was my experience that professional work experience and mature dedication beyond high school meant a LOT to a board considering my application for admittance to schools I applied for.

Don't sweat it ONE bit. Go for it. :) You can even talk to an admissions supervisor and express the situation - you'll get your name out there and it will also be an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, which I'm sure is very professional, mature and cordial, considering the success you've had in your job.

Good luck with everything and BIG congrats on making this decision. It's really hard to leave that money, but you're going to be SO glad you did and SO much better off for it after you finish the education you're looking for.

The good money will be there when you finish.

I've met a lot of people who made 'good money' but were less than content with their lot in life for whatever reason. I suspect that a good many of those people either didn't have the opportunity to, or for whatever reason, didn't believe they could give up the good money to do something that they really wanted to do. So they walk around like zombies...

So good for you...

As far as grades are concerned. Some schools might hold them against you and the community college option is always available.

But a lot schools also take into consideration the time difference, maturity, responsibility, drive, etc.

good luck.

You'll be ok. I suggest a big state university, though, because you'll have an easier time fitting in. Of course, there are other schools that have a lot of non-traditional students (that's what we're called when we go back to school at a later age), but the bigger schools have more of us, so you'll probably have an easier time there.

Of course, if you're making good money, I truly suggest you don't give that up. At least not now. Earn a couple more years, and when the economy "forces" you to go back to school, you'll be in better shape financially. Get your savings boosted up really well first, and debts paid to zero. No harm in taking a class on the side right now, but I wouldn't punt the job in this economy. Things are going to get bad, and if you wait long enough, I'm confident you'll see an opening to go back to school.

You should be able to get into a community college. Get your first two years of core courses done there...transition will be easier than a 4 year college, and less expensive. Then you can transfer to complete your bachelors. You will need to submit high school transcipts. A community college will not require you to take the ACT/SATs, a 4 year will require that. I have many returning students....age range from 16 to 50+ and lots of returning vets. You will fit in nicely. Don't take a full load your first semester, you will need to learn how to study, take notes, etc. In order to transfer to a 4 year you will need a high GPA.....3.4+.....Good Luck! (college professor)

You should be much more focused now, I am 55 and will start in the fall on a 2nd degree, I think being older is a big advantage

you can do that. they won't care about your high school grades. go to a community college, take all of your general education there (about two years) then transfer to a university. it's never too late.

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