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I want to go to college but I never took the SAT or ACT in high shcool…

I know many people could go to community college and transfer which is what I could do to, but the problem is, is I DONT KNOW S***T about applying, admissions, and the whole process. I dont get the whole credit thing and man its just overwhelming. I would be the first one to go to college in my family, (Maybe) but was wondering if anyone could give me advice or help me answer some certian questions in the back of my head.

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (4 minutes after post)

apply online to take the SAT to set up a testing date. its about $40-50 bucks to take the test. from there apply for financial aid on the fafsa website, also apply to schools you can get applications online you can have your sat scores sent later. its really simple. use collegeboard.com

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (8 minutes after post)

yeah I did that and never went lol. I wasted like 60+ bucks, also bc I payed for the online tutorial called ACTropolis… I know that you could appy online for the tests and stuff. I dont know I just feel really retarded surrounded by hardcore studying maniacs these days all getting into good colleges and are on their way to becoming something.

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (8 minutes after post)

Thanks though =)

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NYWadjet offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 10 #
Greenwich, CT, US | 2 years, 3 months ago (14 minutes after post)

go to the community college you are interested in applying, they can give you all the information you are seeking.

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (15 minutes after post)

no prob

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (17 minutes after post)

i understand its frustrating i waited a year and a half before going and had no one to help me no one who knew about how to go about it im the first in my family to go to college as well… i suggest applying for state schools as well

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (17 minutes after post)

you have to get your transcripts also its simple doesnt take long and they keep em forever also you can get a waiver to not pay app fees if you cant afford them

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (19 minutes after post)

Can I just go to my school even if its years later?

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (20 minutes after post)

I am in MD

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (20 minutes after post)

yup even if its like 65 yers later they will still have them

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (20 minutes after post)

haha thanks JessicaRabbit

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octopus offline Verified User (2 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (22 minutes after post)

no problem my aim is JesicaSmelwell if you have any questions

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JBear56 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 3 months ago (35 minutes after post)

Man THANK YOU SO MUCH Anonymous person! Seriously thanks! dang it whyd you post as anonymous!!! lol you dont have to answer that, if you dont want to lol. But really thanks, I do agree with you about community college teachers, suddenly a picture of Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting popped into my head.

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martyl offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
US | 2 years, 3 months ago (2 days, 23 hours after post)

GO to ur c.c. and talk to a counsler. They will tell u what to do and u can take the test at ur c.c. U also must be motivated to do it.

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An Unknown Location | 4 months, 1 week ago (1 year, 11 months after post)

I was told that if you go to a c.c first you do not need to take the ACT or SAT to get in a Uni…

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