Can I get into college with just the ACT if I have no GED?

Applying to College
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<p>I never graduated high school and never got my GED. If I take the ACT and do well on it, will I have a shot at being accepted to a university?</p>

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<p>Virtually all universities will require a high school graduation equivalency. If you’re still a teen you could go back to school, if you’re an adult you should take your GED (it’s changed names now, BTW).
To prepare for the ACT, use number2.com. It’s free. It’s an online program that targets your problems and keeps asking the same type of questions until you get them right, so that you don’t get them wrong on the test.
With a GED and a good ACT score yes you could go to a university. Look at your local universities, go visit, see if some “feel” more comfortable to you. Take a tour (you can register ahead of time = you demonstrate interest = it may help your admission since they know you’re really interested – this does not apply to all universities but some write your name and kind of add bonus points for visiting and showing interest). Go sit in the cafeteria and join/ listen in on the conversations aroung you: are those kids you’d like to be friends with? Ask to sit in on a first year class in a subject you’re interested in: is the pace okay? is the style of teaching interesting to you? Do you feel like participating?</p>

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<p>Many colleges and universities will admit applicants who they deem to be ready for college even though the applicant has not completed high school. If your high school grades were excellent, you may have a chance. Pay a visit to the college/university you are interested in, and ask.</p>

<p>That said, it is my understanding that it now is necessary to have. High school diploma or the equivalent in order to receive federal financial aid. So ask about that too.</p>

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<p>See this 2006 NY Times Article entitled “Can’t Complete High School? Go Right to College” <a href=“Can't Complete High School? Go Right to College - The New York Times”>Can't Complete High School? Go Right to College - The New York Times;

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<p>Some universities will accept as transfer students those who have two years of community college course work (with needed courses for their majors completed with good enough grades) without regard for high school records or SAT/ACT scores.</p>

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<p>@MyronGainz: the answer is YES, depending on the college. Just check their websites or google the " the name of the college’ plus common data set"</p>