{"id":12279,"date":"2020-02-12T13:01:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T20:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=12279"},"modified":"2020-02-27T10:40:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T17:40:58","slug":"going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Back to School as an Adult in 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve made the decision to go back to school. Congratulations! You\u2019ve already taken the first step in furthering your education to enhance your earning potential or achieve a career transition. Wondering what to do next? We\u2019ve got you covered. <\/span>Follow these step-by-step instructions for going back to school as an adult to boost your success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1 – Do your homework<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before you can go any further, spend time researching the type of program or degree in which you\u2019re interested. Investigate schools that will help you achieve your goals and remember to consider all post-secondary options, including two-year, four-year, online, certificate programs, and vocational schools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Factor in the time commitment and cost of attendance when evaluating which program is right for you. You may find that a shorter, non-degree program is a better return on investment. Conversely, some careers may require a master\u2019s degree to reach your end goal.\u00a0 Create a plan for how you (and your family) will adjust to the new schedule and financial obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2 – Clarify requirements for admission<\/b><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on which schools to apply to, contact the Office of Admissions for clarification on specific program requirements. Some of the questions you might ask include:<\/span><\/p>\n