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Question #21:

I am 39 years old. I joined the Navy before graduating from high school. Some of the Navy courses were supposed to carry college credits. I have passed the GED and I want to go to college. What should I do?

Answer #21:

Begin your inquiry at the Department of Higher Education in your state. They will tell you what colleges or universities will help you put some of your life experiences together for college credits. You should also contact some of the community colleges in your area. They offer gentle reimmersion into the world of academics. Contact the Department of Naval Education to discover which of your military courses can be translated into civilian college credit. It is possible that you will be farther ahead than you thought when you add up your credits from the courses you took in the Navy. For instance, in Connecticut, Charter Oak College will help you combine your academic credits with real world experience so that you can utilize everything you have learned to acquire a BA. Before you begin your search, make sure that you have an original or notarized copy of your GED and transcripts with course descriptions from all of your Navy courses. For some schools, you will need to submit standardized test results, but most will waive this requirement because of your non-traditional age and status. Good Luck!. EDUFAX provides services for the Adult/Non-Traditional/Re-entry Student.

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