<p>I have a friend who goes to American University who majors in International Relations (pretty expensive, I think), but she says that they have an excellent program there and plenty of things going on, politically (it’s in DC). Not sure about the financial aid there.</p>
<p>Eli Whitney program at Yale is designed for non-traditional students. The average age is 29. People admitted to this program have been out of school for five years or more.</p>
<p>If you’re in community college and a traditional student (21, 22), you should apply through Yale’s transfer program.</p>
<p>i think angela is 28 and has been out of school for 5 years..</p>
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Yes.</p>
<p>Here is another example, beyond the Eli Whitney program at Yale cited above.
I bring this here just to show you that these types of programs are not all that rare and would fit you well. You should seek them out. I wonder if counselors at your cc would have any kind of directory of these types of programs.</p>
<p>You don’t go to any of these schools, do you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Community College of Philadelphia</li>
<li>Garrett College (Maryland)</li>
<li>Harrisburg Area Community College</li>
<li>Lehigh Carbon Community College</li>
<li>Montgomery County Community College (Pennsylvania)</li>
</ul>
<p>Those five are partners with Bucknell in a program that includes free tuition at Bucknell, a stipend, and a lot of other things.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/Admissions/BCCS_07Flyer1.pdf[/url]”>http://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/Admissions/BCCS_07Flyer1.pdf</a></p>
<p>Damn! You guys are good! Andale, I will definitely check out that program for wellesley.</p>
<p>And senior, I actually go to the last school on that list. I will be calling Bucknell tomorrow. They approached me over the summer to come there and take summer classes for the chance to get a free ride, but I had to work. But if they give me the chance again I will take it. </p>
<p>Wow, you guys are really good! </p>
<p>And yes, I am 28, I have been out of school since like 2000. I just started going back in 07. </p>
<p>I have been giving this alot of thought. I honestly wasn’t considering applying to the Ivy schools because I really didn’t think I would get in, but you guys are really making me reconsider!</p>
<p>I was wondering if you might be able to get some help from a college counselor; maybe from your high school? I am not sure they would be familiar with scholarships for students of your age, but maybe they could help. Or, is there any type of help at your CC since many students are also looking for a 4 years college? I am just trying to think of where you could receive the most help. There must be some organization that helps adults get back into college.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you!!</p>
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<p>haha you go to MontCo? Sweet. I live in MontCo :)</p>
<p>TU, Very cool! I’m at the pottstown campus. I really do like montco.</p>
<p>NYU also has a program for non traditional students but there is no International Relations major.([Undergraduate</a> Programs | New York University - SCPS](<a href=“http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/]Undergraduate”>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/))</p>
<p>I second the suggestion that you check women’s colleges for programs for non-traditional students. In addition to Wellesley,
Smith has an International Relations major and a program you might be interested in:
[Smith</a> College: Ada Comstock Scholars Program](<a href=“http://www.smith.edu/ada/]Smith”>http://www.smith.edu/ada/)
and Mount Holyoke:
[Mount</a> Holyoke College :: Frances Perkins Program](<a href=“http://www.mtholyoke.edu/fp/index.shtml]Mount”>http://www.mtholyoke.edu/fp/index.shtml)
and Agnes Scott:
[Agnes</a> Scott - Irene K. Woodruff Program](<a href=“http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/returntocollege/default.aspx]Agnes”>http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/undergraduate/returntocollege/default.aspx)</p>
<p>I like that Wellesley has special housing for non-traditional students.</p>
<p>You have a compelling life story. Apply to a number of places and see who will give you enough money to attend. I think you will have good luck.</p>
<p>I did a google search on non traditional students + college admissions and came up with a few links that might be helpful. If they don’t show up as a couple are college search site, try goggling the above terms.</p>
<p>[Great</a> Schools for Non-traditional Students - College Admissions and Applications - College Resources - CampusCompare](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/college-resources/admissions/great-schools-for-non-traditional-students/]Great”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/college-resources/admissions/great-schools-for-non-traditional-students/)
This one list a few schools</p>
<p>[College</a> of General Studies - University of Pittsburgh](<a href=“http://www.cgspitt.org/]College”>http://www.cgspitt.org/)
University of Pittsburgh</p>
<p>[Non-traditional</a> student - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-traditional_student]Non-traditional”>Nontraditional student - Wikipedia)
Lists several schools and their programs with links (I love wikipedia!!)</p>
<p>[Advice</a> for Adult Students - Returning to college as a non-traditional student](<a href=“http://www.ecampustours.com/collegeplanning/gettingstarted/adviceforadultstudents.htm]Advice”>http://www.ecampustours.com/collegeplanning/gettingstarted/adviceforadultstudents.htm)
Some advice as well as a few books that might be helpful (although they might be a bit dated)</p>
<p>[Back</a> to College: Online and On-Campus Degree Programs for Adults](<a href=“http://www.back2college.com/]Back”>http://www.back2college.com/)</p>
<p>American Association for Adult & Continuing Education (AAACE) 1200 19th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20036-2401. (202) 429-5131</p>
<p>Wow thanks for all the Info guys! You guys kick ass. Really, thanks for the support. </p>
<p>I spoke to Bucknell and Wellesley today and I will definitely be applying to both of those schools.</p>
<p>I asked about the programs mentioned here and they were SO happy to tell me about them!</p>
<p>I guess being a returning student isn’t such a bad thing after all. I will definitely do everything I can to keep my 4.0 and Phi Theta Kappa is definitely something i’m glad I decided to do. </p>
<p>I almost didn’t! I’m so glad I did.</p>