How to Finish High School for 22 Year Olds
There are many circumstances that may prevent a student from graduating high school on time. Many 22-year-olds may find themselves wondering just how possible it is to finish high school after being removed from school for so long. With the arrival of many adult high schools and on-line programs, finishing high school, whether in a traditional or non-traditional way, is something very possible. The first step for 22-year-olds is to make a dedicated commitment to successful completion of high school. Finishing your high school degree and obtaining a diploma will not only bring long awaited personal fulfillment, but will also bolster your resume and open up new job opportunities.
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Things You'll Need
- Former high-school transcript
- Public education bureau's contact information
Instructions
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Contact your former high school and ask to see your transcript. It is important to know exactly how many credits you have already obtained and how much coursework you have remaining. You can also inquire with your school to see if adult night programs are offered or if it is possible to return to high-school there.
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Ask your original high school to prepare your transcripts for transfer to the school you will choose to attend as this will avoid the retaking of any classes. If you wish to attend your original high school, then ask about beginning the enrollment process. If you have never obtained any high school credits, then you will need to complete all of the required high school coursework to graduate.
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Contact your area's public education department and inquire about the methods available for completing high school as a 22-year-old. Ask if it is possible to attend high school in the traditional way if that is what you wish to do. There are many options other than tradition high schools, such as on-line schools and community college adult programs.
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Determine what best fits your needs by calling around to local schools and asking about their high-school program. Visiting a school you feel may be a good fit is also recommended.
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Choose your traditional high school, on-line high school, adult high school or community college high school completion program to attend. As you can see, there are multiple ways to finish high school and your area may have all of these options or only one or two of them. Hence, it is important to contact the local public education department beforehand.
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Enroll in the school and arrange a course plan with your academic counselor. If you are trying to finish as quickly as possible, then overloading each quarter or semester is an option.
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Pass all the required courses you need for completion of the required high school coursework and obtain that diploma!
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Tips & Warnings
When talking with a private adult high school or private on-line high school, be sure to ask about whether or not the school is accredited. Be absolutely certain that the high school you choose to attend is accredited.
Many colleges and community colleges may have programs for adults who need to complete high school. Call around to local colleges to see what is offered.
Passing the General Education Development (GED) test is an alternative to completing high school coursework. A GED is comparable to a high school degree.
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