<p>I know another young woman who left HS because she was admitted to college. She went on & got several degrees in college but never did get a HS diploma or GED. Her dad was a prof & she didn’t feel any compunction in staying in HS, nor did her family. Her case was unusual to us because we did not know of anyone else who went that route.</p>
<p>To the original poster: I think the main thing that persuades colleges is whether or not you did the GED and then didn’t do any further academic work, whether it be through a college, online, homeschooled, or self-study. The colleges say that the GED should not be a substitute for that academic work.</p>
<p>In practice, however, people who get their GED in order to be free from high school requirements in order to do something out of the ordinary, fare well.</p>
<p>Have you considered getting a diploma as well, through non-traditional means? Check out North Atlantic Regional High School online. NARS for short.</p>
<p>HiMom, it was not clear that you were talking about a private school. If they accept any federal or state funding, for scholarships for instance, they are then bound to the ADA and section 504 for health issues. Colleges are getting better and better with this, actually. I believe lawsuits have set precedents that benefit many over time.</p>
<p>Yes, lawsuits do indeed set precedents which MAY benefit some over time but generally do not resolve soon enough to be much help to the individual student involved. Colleges have a lot of latitude about how they & their profs choose to hande absences–have heard this from MANY authorities. FWIW, I believe the private school does NOT accept any federal or state funding and gives private scholarships that they raise their own funds for. The school families & students were very upset with how the school handled the issue.</p>
<p>Most top universities and LACs are clear that they do NOT require a HS diploma. Probably the better a college, the less likely they are to insist on diploma or GED.</p>
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<p>I have considered it, but unfortunetly I can’t afford to pay for it! Great idea though… NARS does look really great.</p>
<p>And to others, I really apologize if I sounded rude before! I have just been anxious.
UWisconsin doesn’t accpet Freshmen transfers… which is why I have been reluctant to take a year of community college.
So, what are some other things I can do to raise my chances at getting into some of the colleges I have listed?</p>
<p>Thanks, so much to everyone who has added input/stories!</p>
<p>I see Berkeley is on your list. Are you from Ca? Berkeley only takes students at two phases of their undergrad education. First time freshmen and jr transfers.
If you are from Ca look at taking the CHSPE. Ca state schools must accept it as the equivalent of a HS diploma. UC schools do have subject requirements. So even if you have a GED or CHSPE you might not be eligible for admissions. I know one requirement is 4 yrs of english.
My D took the CHSPE and passed. She wanted to leave HS and enroll at the CC. We have researched and been told once she enters the CC with the CHSPE or GED and takes even one class she will be forever considered a transfer student and can not apply as a first time freshman. The way to take CC classes and not have that problem at least in Ca is by being Dual Enrolled. Contact your HS district and see what options are available for Dual enrollment. The nice thing about dual enrollment is the CC classes are free but you you must buy your books.
We decided in our case to have our D do a Middle College program. It is independent study along with 3 CC classes. The nice thing about this is that she will still end up with a HS diploma but can also get on with her education at a higher level and with more freedom to explore areas that interest her.At the end of her time in the program she will have several options. We were told that even though many colleges take the GED or Chspe they still prefer to see someone complete the HS coursework and earn the diploma.
adding that the only students I know with the GED did two yrs of CC before transferring.
What about looking into a programs like USC that have early entrance programs for qualified students?
If you are in Ca and are interested in the CHSPE it is only given a few times of the year. Next testing is in mid June. I think they don’t give it again till the fall.</p>
<p>I got my GED!! I was a straight F student in high school; although, it was mainly because my home-life was awful. That being said, I went to a CC for a year to ‘prove myself’ , and transferred to Northeastern University. Currently, I’m a graduate student at Georgetown University so it is possible to do well with a G.E.D. as long as you are humble and bust your butt.</p>