Never Too Late
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Never Too Late

The Adult Student’s Guide to College

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eBook - ePub

Never Too Late

The Adult Student’s Guide to College

About this book

A smart, snappy, and comprehensive guide for the millions of adults who are thinking about going—or going back—to college and want to know how to do it right

As anyone who has done it knows, going back to school is a major undertaking. For younger and older adults alike, starting or returning to school presents different challenges than those encountered by teens fresh out of high school and heading straight to college. Countless Americans take on this task while working, raising kids, caring for parents, volunteering, serving in the military—and in some cases all of the above. Although the "non-traditional" undergraduate student is in fact the new normal, the glut of college guides out there don't include practical advice for the busy moms, frustrated employees, and ambitious adults who are applying to college or hoping to finish earning a degree.

Never Too Late will help readers jump-start a new professional path or speed down the one they're already on by guiding them through vital questions: What should I study? How can I afford the time and money required to get a college degree? How do I compare schools? With key chapters on flexibility ("It's About Time!" and "Face-to-Face or Cyberspace?") and rankings of the best colleges for grown-ups diving back into the books, Never Too Late is an essential reference for adults seeking a richer life—and a meaningful place in our rapidly changing economy and world.

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Information

Publisher
The New Press
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9781620973226
Edition
0
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Adult Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1: Going Back to College: The Decision, Now the Questions
  6. Chapter 2: You. An Adult. In College. Is This Really Happening?
  7. Chapter 3: Why Do You Want to Go Back to School?
  8. Chapter 4: Tips for Exploring New Career Options
  9. Chapter 5: Making Sense of the College Landscape
  10. Chapter 6: Comparing Colleges and Programs
  11. Chapter 7: Smart Ways to Pay: Tuition as an Investment in Your Future
  12. Chapter 8: It’s About Time!: Finding the Program That Fits Your Schedule and Timeline
  13. Chapter 9: Face-to-Face or Cyberspace: Deciding What Works for You
  14. Chapter 10: Why Learn It Twice?
  15. Chapter 11: Apply Yourself: Navigating the Admissions Process
  16. Chapter 12: From Service to School: Resources for Veterans and Their Dependents
  17. Chapter 13: Getting College Support to Succeed
  18. Chapter 14: What If My Skills Are Rusty?
  19. Chapter 15: Lean on Them … Your Personal Support System
  20. Acknowledgments
  21. Appendix A: College Rankings for the Adult Learner
  22. Appendix B: Glossary
  23. Appendix C: Tips as You Start Your Studies
  24. Appendix D: Adult Learners Interviewed for This Book
  25. References
  26. About the Authors