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Originally Posted by LirvA
I'm 28, got a GED after like 10th grade. I have no idea what my GPA was, but I'm sure it was pretty low. I was never interested in school and didn't make any effort at all. I flunked 9th grade, then my second freshman year I hit a gym teacher with a football and got sent off to alternative school where I slacked off a bit more and then got my GED after a few years.
Things I am interested in:
astronomy
biology
physics
computer science
music production
And I guess I have a relative who does SAT ... coaching? So I might be able to get some coaching through him imo.
I dunno though, I feel like it's kind of a pipe dream. I mean I'm almost 30 ****ing years old and and really pissed off school, so I don't know if going to college is a realistic goal or not.
No, you're not too old. Your best bet is to go to a community college for two years and then transfer to a university.
My high school experience was somewhat similar to what you described. I was a lazy **** in those days. I lucked out and found a good paying job and worked there for 7 years before quitting to go back to school.
I quit my job a few years ago to go back to school. I did the community college thing and transferred to NCSU for aerospace engineering in May. I'm 31, so being older and getting into a good school is not a pipe dream as long as you're willing to work hard.
Quitting my job to go back to school was the best decision I ever made.
Before you jump into it, you really need to have a clearer idea of what you want to pursue a degree in. That decision will steer you in the right direction about what classes to take at the community college.
If you have decent grades when you go to transfer your age can work in your favor when applying. It did for me anyways.