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Hi there! My dilemma is a bit complex. So I have been dating my current partner for a while now. We have plans to get married. Although, I have steps to take beforehand. My ACT has to be taken, and I need to initiate college, but I have no idea where to start. Or how to start us. Or what steps to take first. I'm just very torn. But I know for certain that I want us and my education. I've been having difficulty finding a job, also. I know that's also a step I have to take. Also, he has to start college. He has a job atm, but not the best one, but plenty of hours. I don't know if I've supplied enough information, but I just need a someone to give me a step by step, and give me a clue of how to go about this college business. Because it confuses the absolute mess out of me. Ha ha! It's hard to admit this because I feel it defies my intelligence, but I hope there is someone who can help me. Thank you for your response in advance. |
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marinemj:why not look for local community colleges? then go to their admissions and business offices and figure out how to apply. that's a good place to take classes and explore your interests. you might also check out their career services office and see if they can give you a test to identify interests and aptitudes. that can be very useful.
2010-03-13 12:20
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sweetone:If you think my advice about taking a career interest test is bad, you really do not have a clue. Most colleges recommend students take this at the start. Sorry, but if you also have no clue about how to apply for college, maybe you are not ready for college.
2010-03-13 12:07
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AvengingAngel:Lol. this is my question. I did not mean to click on that the other day. That was like my first question ever on this site and I didn't know what that thing did and clicked on it before I realized what it was. =P I'm not familiar with all the nooks and crannies so I sowwy. But yeah, your advice was good, I just didn't know that's what I was doing.
2010-03-15 00:43
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bluewolf and bunny:Congratulations on being honest with yourself. You got a bunch of really good answers regarding college. We would like to focus on a different aspect of your letter. Your dilemma is a common one and your confusion about it in no way undermines your intelligence. We aren't sure if we can give you every step by step, but we can give you somethings to think about. We understand that you are in love and that's really cool, but college has a way of maturing and changing people. This isn't meant to imply that your college career will end your relationship, we simply want you to know that both of you will be undergoing quite a few changes. Our suggestion would be to either put your marriage plans on hold for the time being or to recognize that being married will make your college plans much more difficult. Concentrate on getting the best education you can which will prepare you to make choices about your career. Four years is not a long time to wait while preparing for a commitment as permanent as marriage should be.
2010-03-16 14:47
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sweetone:
There are strong interest profile tests to match the best careers for you. You could just do a search for career interest test online. Tests average around $15, but can help you choose a college major. Just be totally honest about your interests when you take the test so the results will be accurate. Once you select a major, you can search for colleges that offer it. Many colleges require similar general education requirements the first two years of college so you could always transfer to another college if you switch majors. I switched my major a few times. I should have taken a career interest test. You should retake the test as you get older and your interests change.