Transition to College

COLLEGE PREPARATION FOR ADULTS

Many GED and external high school diploma program graduates wish to take college and university courses but need additional preparation to have a successful college experience. College transition programs have been designed to meet these needs.

This program is for you if:

• You want to improve your academic skills for success in college
• You would like to identify and research your career choice
• You would like to enter college or a training program but want help with the process

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Career choice counseling
• College study skills
• Math, reading, and writing refresher
• Basic computer and internet research skills
• Help with admissions and financial aid

QUALIFICATIONS

• You are a GED graduate or an adult high school diploma graduate or have been out of high school more than five years
• You are ready to enter college or a training program after the college transition class is completed

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

See MAP for Locations

1. Adult Learning Center in Nashua – www.adultlearningcenter.org
   Get Ready for College – No Charge
2. Second Start in Concord – www.second-start.org
   College Transition Program – No Charge
3. Dover Adult Learning Center – www.dalc-online.org
   College Success: Nine week program grants 1⁄2 diploma program credit and one NHCTC credit. Fee
4. Salem School for Continuing Ed – www.salemschooldistrictnh.com (site not currently working) Link to continuing ed. Fee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

College Preparation and Information:

New Hampshire College Information for Adult Education Graduates contains basic information about many New Hampshire colleges. (PDF - 2.54 MB)

www.collegeforadults.org

College Transition Programs:

www.collegetransition.org
www.adultstudent.com

The Accuplacer College Entrance Test:

The Accuplacer is a computerized college placement test designed to provide placement and advising information for students entering college. It is a self-paced test given on a personal computer. Most students complete the test within 1 1⁄2 - 2 hours. The testing is adaptive. The Accuplacer determines which questions will be given next based upon previous answers. The scores determine which courses you are eligible to take.
www.accuplacer.com/docs/StudentGuide.html
www.sunybroome.edu/accuplacer
www.testprepreview.com
www.4tests.com/exams/ (for ACT and SAT information)
www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/AssessCtr/studyguide.htm

Choosing the Right College:

www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
www.petersons.com

Paying for College:

www.students.gov
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.fastWEB.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov (financial aid forms)
www.StudentLoan.com
scholarships.salliemae.com