<p>I’m 23 years old, I was expelled out of normal high school, then expelled out of alternative high school and got my GED at 17.
I am successful and make high 6 figures a year with mid-6 figures saved in the bank. I’ve been doing this a long time now and feel like I want more out of life then just making money.
I really want to have some prestige behind the name of the college I attend, and I am unsure of what steps I would need to take. Do I need to join a local community college for 2 years and then try and upgrade from there? What would I present along with my application since I really don’t have any of the requirements…?</p>
<p>How many hours a day does a full time student spend at college? Maybe I won’t have to leave my job? (though my job takes up a lot of my time, so I think it will be take it or leave it decision).</p>
<p>Is it your “job” (i.e. work for someone else), or do you have your own business? If you have someone paying you six figures at age 23 with only a GED, my hat’s off to you. If it’s your own business, why bother with college now. At the rate you’re going don’t look for prestige from a college degree, just donate a building to the prestigious college of your choice.</p>
<p>I started off as being employed, but as of 2010 I will have an ownership percentage.
My reasoning for considering college now is that I feel that I need it to be equal to those at a higher level then myself. I don’t mean a higher intellectual level, but mostly the prestige of being an accomplished college graduate and networking with peers that are at the same level as I am professionally, intellectually and personally. I want to expand my life and meet new interesting people that are worth a damn.
While I have achieved the money aspect in most peoples life goals, I want to use college to achieve the remainder of most peoples goals: social status, and forming bonds with new people.</p>
<p>It may sound funny, but I’m also hoping to find a good woman in college. LOL. Someone who is independent, professional, and has a life that is going some where. I live in Los Angeles so…</p>
<p>You probably would be a good candidate for getting your degree at an on-line college like University of Phoenix or Edison College.</p>
<p>If, though, you want a traditional 4-year college, start by taking some courses in a local community college. Another option would be to talk to admissions officers at local 4-year colleges to see if they have special admissions for nontraditional students like you. Given the wide variety of colleges in your area and your stellar professional accomplishments, there may be some – including some well respected ones – that would be happy to admit you.</p>
<p>High six figures? As in many hundreds of thousand per year? </p>
<p>In that situation I doubt your peers are looking down on you, most college grads never make a fraction of that and money spells success in this Country.</p>
<p>If you enjoy the work why not keep doing it for several more years, build a nest egg to make yourself financially independent for life, and take classes you enjoy at night? In five or seven years with millions in the bank you can go to any schools and there are many places to meet great professional women.</p>
<p>Hi gdc000; you might look into continuing education programs. For example, Columbia University’s School of General Studies leads to a BA or BS; or the continuing ed. program at Sarah Lawrence College; which leads to a BA. Both of these programs sound flexible for the unconventional student. I’m sure there are many, many other continuing education programs out there; hopefully some closer to home for you!</p>
<p>im back, as i’m again considering a career change. i’m very impatient and get bored quickly, and i’ve been in my industry now for 8 years.
the world of high finance, wall street, etc seems very fun and interesting to me and its got a bug growing in me.</p>
<p>my main motivation of course is to make a ton of money, but also have a good time in the process.</p>
<p>i would definitely not be happy with 65K, 100K, etc… it needs to be what i’m making now but obviously i’m shooting for more ~$5M/year or so.</p>
<p>im not sure if going to college is the best way to approach this though. college would mean at least 5 years, at which time i would be 29-30… which i am assuming is old as dirt in the wall street world – at least as a starting age.</p>
<p>my only hope would be to make connections on the way and learn very quickly so i start performing, and the big firms can overlook the college tutoring due to real world performance numbers?</p>
<p>Going to college is not going to help you get 5 million a year; even with a graduate degree, more than 200k is rare. Not that 5 million is ever a realistic goal…</p>
<p>Im sorry bro, but i cant get over the fact that my brain is automatically connecting dots</p>
<p>1)You got expelled from high school. Twice. High schools normally don’t expel people for anything other than aggravated assault and/or drugs.</p>
<p>2)You are making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year? Not possible, unless u are doing something illegal man. Granted yes, you might have gotten lucky, but being expelled lends itself to the fact you were probably doing something illegal. </p>
<p>3) You freakin live in LA bro - thats proof enough</p>
<p>You’re definitely dealin man. But to answer your question, I’d just get your degree online, or if your willing to sacrifice some freedom and 4 years (probably 5, since you dropped out) of your life, go to an actual college. You’l meet new people, and experience the college life.</p>