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CinnamonGirl · 03-17-2004, 01:35 AM

I realized recently that I REALLY miss going to school. I was good at it...I liked learning new things. And I'd be able to get a much better job if I went back and graduated. So, I've been checking out college websites, majors offered, that kind of thing.

First, a question. Well, first a little background and THEN the question. After high school, I went straight into a tough nursing program. I was one of those people that never studied in high school and still made honor roll; let me tell you, that absolutely kicked my ass in college. That, combined with blowing off going to classes, meant that I only passed two or three courses in two semesters.

And now the question: if and when I apply, do I have to tell them I was a college student before? Or can I just apply as a freshman, even though I'm almost 23? Mainly, I'm worried that they'll look at my transcripts, see what a horrible student I was, and decide that I'm not "worthy" to go to school there...

Something else I'm struggling with: what exactly do I want to do anyway? My first choice would be a major in Library & Information Science, but it appears that no schools in the area offer a program. I'm considering taking online courses, but that's not something I've really researched yet. Plus, I miss the classroom interaction, and online courses don't really capture that...

Second choice would probably be some form of education. I would LOVE to teach high school chemistry or algebra, but after a little research, the "extra" science and math courses I'd have to take made my head spin. (example--I loved chemistry, hated physics. In most programs (all of the ones I looked at), you have to take at least one, usually more, physics courses.)

Oh--and the ACT. Would I have to retake it, or would they look at the results from when I took it in high school? Or would they not look at all?

So...yeah. Mostly I'm just worried that my past college mistakes are going to interfere with future choices. There's also the money issue, but I'm looking into scholarships and financial aid at different schools, so hopefully it won't be THAT much of an issue...

03-17-2004, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
CinnamonGirl She's Actual Size Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell	Going back to school... I realized recently that I REALLY miss going to school. I was good at it...I liked learning new things. And I'd be able to get a much better job if I went back and graduated. So, I've been checking out college websites, majors offered, that kind of thing. First, a question. Well, first a little background and THEN the question. After high school, I went straight into a tough nursing program. I was one of those people that never studied in high school and still made honor roll; let me tell you, that absolutely kicked my ass in college. That, combined with blowing off going to classes, meant that I only passed two or three courses in two semesters. And now the question: if and when I apply, do I have to tell them I was a college student before? Or can I just apply as a freshman, even though I'm almost 23? Mainly, I'm worried that they'll look at my transcripts, see what a horrible student I was, and decide that I'm not "worthy" to go to school there... Something else I'm struggling with: what exactly do I want to do anyway? My first choice would be a major in Library & Information Science, but it appears that no schools in the area offer a program. I'm considering taking online courses, but that's not something I've really researched yet. Plus, I miss the classroom interaction, and online courses don't really capture that... Second choice would probably be some form of education. I would LOVE to teach high school chemistry or algebra, but after a little research, the "extra" science and math courses I'd have to take made my head spin. (example--I loved chemistry, hated physics. In most programs (all of the ones I looked at), you have to take at least one, usually more, physics courses.) Oh--and the ACT. Would I have to retake it, or would they look at the results from when I took it in high school? Or would they not look at all? So...yeah. Mostly I'm just worried that my past college mistakes are going to interfere with future choices. There's also the money issue, but I'm looking into scholarships and financial aid at different schools, so hopefully it won't be THAT much of an issue... __________________ "...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"