is it too late for me to start college?
549509
It's never too late to start college.  My husband went back to school at age 40.  You have many children to support and you NEED the education to find a professional job with a good salary base in order to do that.\n\nAnd, as an extra bonus to getting your higher education, look at the example you'll be setting for your children!  By your actions, they will see that anything is possible and how much you value education.  Perhaps you'll improve their study habits when they see you buckling down and giving up activities you enjoy in order to study.\n\nYou should definately have confidence in yourself and go for it!\n\nGood luck!!
1113248
No, it's not too late.  Your three semesters should be enough time.  Then your cousins will be sophomores.  When you graduate they will be juniors.  Do the research over the summer to find out what you need to do to get the organization's and your college's approval for you to start it on your campus.  Other people might not see the need because they are involved with their own organizations.  There is probably a huge need.  I knew some people who brought an organization to campus when they were juniors.  It's better to do it now then when you are student teaching.  You'll have NO time then.  Good luck!
748298
Yes.  Start earlier in your next life.\n\n_
339905
you might be too young unless you are in college
562146
the road is hard and long but you can do it.  I just garduated on sat. after nine years of being in college.  Take some Saturday classes and work hard.  You may need to find a job with flex time or a job you can work on sundays if you can  Get a roomate so you pay less rent move back in with your parents so you pay no rent and can work partime and go to school full time.  That way you will have more options on classes you can take.  You may need to give up on fun going out ect and devote more time to school and work\nYou need to take more than just one or two classes a semester.  Take out student loans to pay for college you don't have to pay them back untill six months after you graduate.  Also take classes in the summer if you can that is the only way you are going to finish
466119
I SEE MYSELF OUT OF COLLEGE AND WORKING MAKING GOOD MONEY..THAT IS GREAT YOU ARE WORKING TO TOWARDS YOUR GOALS .. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO DO THAT.. GOOD LUCK
449835
As a parent, education is #1 in our home as well. However, you are 20 years old and assure your parents that you understand their concerns and that they raised you well enough to know the "dangers" and "stupidity" that comes with your situation. They will never stop worring, that is their job! I say, have your relationship BUT, do NOT let it interfere with your college! No surprises and take it slow! Good Luck !
541857
You still have a lot of time to figure things out.  I say go to college.  Dont feel bad I am 26 and feel that I have done nothing.  I have not gone to college yet and really want to but life is busy I dont have time.  Go to college before you are 26 wondering why you didnt go when you could have.
231510
absolutely yes. If you are just beginning your studies you'll have a lot to think about and you don't want to add any more pressure to it. If you are finishing college, by the other hand, you'll have to start looking for job opportunities and that isn't easy either.
860323
My advice is not to plan out your entire future right now. When you get to college (and go anywhere you want--choose a place you like for lots of reasons, not just their psych department), try lots of things. You might find you like something else better.
1088677
As the others have said, it's really never too early to start planning for college. But besides planning academically (knowing that grades count, thinking of majors, etc) and financially, there are other ways parents and children could start getting ready for college.\n\nOne thing to do is to start visiting colleges in the same spirit as other touristy things you do as a family. Whether near-by day trips or included as part of your more-distant travel, college campuses have a lot to offer to visiting families: museums, performances, etc. Also, many colleges offer outreach programs to high school students, such as summer "day camps" or residential "intensives" that focus on a particular field. This is a great way for high school kids to get an introduction to the college experience and know what they're working towards.\n\nBut another area where it's good to start preparing now is SOCIALLY. As the mother of a college grad and college junior, I've seen so many other kids and their families who weren't prepared for the realities of sex and alcohol on today's campuses. And I mean ALL of them - large or small, "party" school or not. From my experience, too many kids who were raised with the "Just Say No" mentality behave as though Week  One of their freshman year is the time to finally say "Yes, yes, yes." \n\nFamilies and their kids can't go into the college experience with blinders on. Instead, use these years to prepare your daughter to handle more and more responsibility with making her own decisions. (That's where those summer programs on college campuses do wonders, by the way.) From my experience, you're actually better off letting your daughter attend parties or such where there might be risky behavior and have her TALK TO YOU about it, than be the family where kids lie about that stuff.\n\nGood luck!
21601
Look, I'm 28 and I'm going back in January. College as a young adult didn't work for me at all. Parties, politics, drugs and idiocy were all I ever experienced. 18 was just too young to think about holding the destiny of my future in my very hands.\n\nNow that I have lived a little I have a btter understanding of what it is I actually want to contribute to the world. I know what I will study and my time and money won't be wasted on classes that have no importance for me.\n\nI'm also very lucky because I live in NY and there is an excellent school that focuses on continuing education for adults with some college, most around 1-2 years. There is no age restriction and no course requirements, meaning if you are in, you can take as many or as few classes as you like until you are finished, be that 1 year or 35 years.\n\nLook for colleges with similar ciriculum. Talk to universities and many have programs particular for adults. And if you live in the North East, look into New School
262197
You are never too old to go back to school. My mom is in her forties and going to school to get her Doctorate. So go for it and good luck
1104811
Boy, some answers sure are mean!\n\nCongratulations on graduating!\n\nIf you did not fill out any applications then you should get started now. You won't make it in time for Fall semester, but you are ahead of the game for the next year.  That gives you some time to really investigate schools and decide your major. Lucky you!\n\nIf you are in a hurry to get started, you can go to your local community college and try to take some of the basics that will transfer on to your University of choice.\n\nGoing to college helps you to grow in so many ways, and helps to secure a decent future. It's a great idea, so don't let anyone slow you down or get in your way!
846437
With some colleges, new students start throughout the year. There is not typically a bad time to start attending except during the summer session because the classes are condensed and faster paced than during the fall and spring semesters. However, I recommend since it is your first class experience on the college level to wait until the spring semester because it is faced paced and sometimes a long day. Good luck!
558963
Isn't school almost?  I think your too late.
311032
You have time to make up your mind. Talk to your school counselor. What are some things that interest you in school, like classes or sports or hobbies? Talk with some other people as well. You do not need to go to college the minute you get out of High School. Sometimes it is even a good idea to go to a Community College as a Liberal Arts Major to get yourself into the college atmosphere and get an idea of what might interest you. All in all, just do what you feel most comfortable doing, and try and talk with some other people about your future.