Hi! I’m in my late 20s. I’ve seen some common data sets posted by top-tier colleges. And there was literally zero percent of freshmen after 25. I know about extension schools and continuing education programs, but I was wondering can I apply to some good college taking SAT/ACT like HS seniors or it is too late to get admitted this way. Thank you.
I don’t know if you can get in this way. Probably. I honestly have no idea, though.
You definitely can go to a community college and transfer to a 4-year university after completing enough units / fulfilling requirements. I’m guessing that’s probably the way to go. Sorry I can’t give you a definitive answer, though - but plenty of adults go to CC and transfer to get their Bachelor’s Degree. It’s not at all uncommon.
Your best bet is to hear it directly from schools you’re looking at. Call one of their Admissions departments and ask what would be required for you admittance. It’s possible you’ll have to take a few classes at a community college first. I didn’t start college until I was 23, but it’s not “late 20s,” therefore I don’t know if my experience would be of any help.
Some top uni’s have specific programs for non-rads, Brown has RUE. Yale has Eli Whitney, Smith has Ada
Comstock.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programs_and_colleges_for_non-traditional_students
If they have zero percent, I wouldn’t expect they would suddenly make an exception. Transfer is often a much better way in. Princeton doesn’t take any transfers, you can’t have even one college class. They did take one (yes, only ONE) veteran. As a veteran, we can assume he was over 21, but I’m not sure what age he took the exams at). If you think you’re what they are looking for, you could give it a shot.