Monday, February 10, 2014

Going To College With A GED

By Franklin Skribbit


When you are a student at one of the many Cheyenne colleges, you are desperately doing everything you can to try to succeed. While you are in school, you should treat your schoolwork like a full time job.

Unfortunately, not having a high school diploma can come with serious side effects. Even with a GED, there are several things you will have to make up for. But it can be done! It will just take hard work, a little sacrifice, some dedication, and determination.

It is important to spend most of your time on your schoolwork because you are in school in order to prepare to get a full-time job. Sometimes people attend school just for the sake of learning, but most people attend school so that they can get a degree that will help them get the job of their choice.

If you lack the above admission requirements, it might be smart to start at a community college and transfer to a 4-year college later on. Community colleges don't have near the level of admissions requirements and cost less as well.

At a community college, you will be able to gain current academic experience, build relationships with professors and/or councilors, get the feel for college-level work, and strengthen your GPA. The experiences you gain at a community college will also help you build important skills (writing, meeting deadlines, stress management, etc.) that are essential for success at a regular 4-year college.

However, if you choose to go to a community college, make sure your college of choice transfers credits to 4-year colleges. Some are not set up or do not meet requirements that allow you to transfer to other colleges. Do your research before applying to a community college and make sure they offer what you need. Academic councilors or the admissions office can answer all your questions.

This can be very difficult, especially since it takes a while to finish your degree. Most people can work very hard when they need to, but working hard for a long period of time is something entirely different. That takes a whole different level of mental stamina that few people have. You will probably not be able to devote yourself completely to your schoolwork 100% of the time, but you should definitely try.

Show them that you have respect for them, that you have a genuine interest to learn and improve, and ask their advice on how you can do better. Sincerity, not brown nosing, will get you to higher places.

Push yourself, but don't push yourself too hard. This can be a difficult balance to achieve, but you have your whole college career to try to figure it out. Cheyenne colleges are known for pushing their students extra hard because they know how well they can do. By attending one of the Cheyenne colleges, you will pushed in healthy ways so you are able to achieve your full potential.




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