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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Nurses In History: Edith Cavell

By Hedrick Lepsch


With all of the new rules that accompany Obamacare, it is extremely important that the many citizens of this country affected by it be able to understand the system and how to use it. Because of this need for understanding, many individuals found their way to the obamacare website looking for answers.

Unfortunately, not having a high school diploma can come with serious side effects. Even with a GED, there are several things you will have to make up for. But it can be done! It will just take hard work, a little sacrifice, some dedication, and determination.

If your goal is to get into a 4-year college, you might need to take a detour along the way. 4-year colleges usually require additional test scores (ACT or SAT), minimum GPAs, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and leadership experience. Without these, it will be difficult to be admitted directly into a 4-year college or university.

If you lack the above admission requirements, it might be smart to start at a community college and transfer to a 4-year college later on. Community colleges don't have near the level of admissions requirements and cost less as well.

At a community college, you will be able to gain current academic experience, build relationships with professors and/or councilors, get the feel for college-level work, and strengthen your GPA. The experiences you gain at a community college will also help you build important skills (writing, meeting deadlines, stress management, etc.) that are essential for success at a regular 4-year college.

However, if you choose to go to a community college, make sure your college of choice transfers credits to 4-year colleges. Some are not set up or do not meet requirements that allow you to transfer to other colleges. Do your research before applying to a community college and make sure they offer what you need. Academic councilors or the admissions office can answer all your questions.

Much like in the case of the Obamacare website, an ineffective website for your company or product can stop people from being able to access your site and from understanding the important information your site could be providing. The process of learning to design websites effectively may seem like a daunting task, but it can be done, and there are great training programs out there to help you.

Show them that you have respect for them, that you have a genuine interest to learn and improve, and ask their advice on how you can do better. Sincerity, not brown nosing, will get you to higher places.

If community college is not the way for you, or if a traditional 4-year college is not your ultimate goal, you can also consider getting an online degree. These are easy to apply to, flexible, and accessible. If you are currently working and need to take college at a slower pace, an online program might be the ideal option for you.




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