Preparing for the first quarter...

To attend college for the first time you have to apply to the school. Once accepted, (I will be going to the local community college so being accepted just meant having a HS diploma) I took the placement test. Its been nearly 10 years since high school so I wasn't a bit surprised that I tested into pre algebra (I hate math). I'm somewhat proud that I tested into ENGL& 101 (college level reading and writing). This helps allot because so many classes have prereq's for this level of english. Math aside, it felt nice to be "college ready" even after 10 years. I have stayed in constant contact with the financial aid office. The only hiccup I've had so far with fin. aid was some extra paper work because I changed my last name right before applying to school. I had to go into the local social security office and apply for a new card with my new last name. Then it took a couple weeks to update in my FAFSA. Next step: registering for classes! I havn't had a chance to meet with an advisor but I have a pretty good idea of where to begin since I had the placement exam to give me a starting-out point. Registration begins early for current students and by the time open registration began, all the classes I wanted were full. I added my self to the waitlists and have slowly moved up. Chances are, I will get into the classes I want. It's slightly more difficult to choose classes this quarter because I want evening and online classes. Since I'm not sure yet where I stand with my financial aid, I need classes around my hubby's work schedule so that I don't have to find (and pay for) daycare. Daycare is something that my financial aid can cover but since I haven't been officially awarded yet, I didn't want to commit to that cost. Full time at my school is 12 credits or more. If I move off the waitlists and into the actual classes I will be taking 3 classes for a total of 15 credits. School starts in 8 days and I'm so excited! Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that I do actually get into my classes!!