So, I’ve searched the forums—albeit, not as thoroughly as I probably should have, but frankly I’m on a very tight schedule. ._.
Good grief. Seconds into my post and I digress…
…Anyway, I’m a home schooled-somewhat unschooled individual who’s applying to several 4-year educational institutions this month (for fall 2016). It’s somewhat unclear to me whether I should be acquiring my GED/high school diploma equivalent before applying. I’ve read much literature online—particularly on the websites of the universities I wish to attend. Many of these colleges require a high school diploma or an equivalent before enrollment. I have a friend pushing me to earn my GED before applying. I’ve called several universities/colleges and I’ve yet to speak to a live person. I’ve ventured over to a couple of universities, but both times I was told to email or call a certain department. I’ve also searched the forums and google. Maybe my search engine prowess isn’t exactly all that great.
I understand some 4-year colleges don’t care whether you have a GED/high school diploma or not. Some require you to have one before enrollment. But, do I need one prior to applying to a 4-year college? If not, I’ll just schedule my GED exam sometime down the line prior to enrollment because this little issue is kind of taking precedence over actual important things in my life at the moment (currently scheduled to take the GED exam two days from now).
I’m also figuring out what sub-forum this post would be best suited for because, technically I suppose I am a non-traditional student, but this is more accurately a “general” general admissions question. But, I’m a non-traditional student. Special circumstances?
I’ll mull in the corner while awaiting a much-appreciated response.
