Hi
I’m 17 years old and I have not attended high school at all due to some family circumstances
I would like somebody to guide me on what my options are in a way where I can attended college and further my studies properly
I have no one to guide me in this matter and the more time that passes the less time I have
As I will be giving the S.A.T in march and will have to apply for college by January I need guidance as soon as possible to get me back on track for a good life and proper studies
Please get back to me as soon as possible with best available guidance
@ryan612 let me get this straight: You attended elementary (primary) and middle school, but absolutely no high school, and are applying to colleges? What was the last year/grade of school that you completed?
Note that some US universities do not require a HS diploma/GED to enroll, but are you sure you would be prepared for a university education? What/where do you want to study? Are you international? In the US, education is compulsory until age 17-18.
Or have you considered getting a GED (if you haven’t) and going to community college? It’s a good way to prepare yourself for a 4 year and might even increase your chances of getting into a university.
“I have no one to guide me in this matter and the more time that passes the less time I have”
If nothing else, know you have PLENTY of time. You’re 17 and at this point, time is probably the least of your worries.
Regardless, you’re going to need to provide a little more background info for people to really help you, but as I said in your other thread you need to meet with a counselor at your local community college to see where you stand and start and education plan.
It does really depend. I was 17 and pretty much had no high school experience, but I wasn’t homeschooled or anything. I had maybe two months of 9tth grade under my belt and that was it. I took my GED test and enrolled in my local community college, but they didn’t even ask about the GED (although it was required for me to get financial aid). I wish I had sought help. I’ve heard that people somehow manage to get their GED at like 15, but I was told that was impossible in Southern California - I kept hearing that it had to be the year I would have graduated had I continued my education instead of dropping out. It took me 4 years to transfer. Part of the reason is because I was only taking 2-3 classes per semester at first (I didn’t qualify for financial aid until I really fought them). I was rejected from just about every single school I applied to during my third year, but I figured it was worth one more shot and all the schools that didn’t want me (UCLA, USC, etc.) finally said yes. I don’t know where you’re at, but community college may be a good option for you.
take SAT, try to get a GED, and attend community college. From there, you can get an Associates Degree and enroll in a public university for 4 years. Then, you will get a Bachelors degree. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.