"Big 3" degree value?

[burbuja0512]

Yea I know they don't really check what classes or CLEPs you took, just that you have such-and-such a degree.

I'm just a little nervous is all... I failed out of college the first time, I was 18, working 55 hours a week to pay for school (didn't want student loans) and was too immature for everything and I eventually cracked.

Now I'm about to be 24, and spent 4 years in the Navy so school is paid for now, I have no debt of any kind, some emergency money in the bank, and I'll be making $1530 a month just off the GI bill housing allowance and the reserves paycheck I'll be getting.

I wouldn't want to flunk out again because I'm an idiot or end up wasting my time at a state school when I could get the same education at an online school in half the time, etc etc.

MA2/USN

Don't be nervous!! I'm almost 35 and have failed at getting a college degree multiple times. I work full time, travel frequently for business and have five kids. I NEVER thought I would be able to do this. I just didn't think I could! Now... I still don't believe it, but from 24 to 97 credits since June, I have totally amazed myself!!!

You can do it!! This forum helps so much. Everyone here always answers every question that comes up and you'll not only get tips on the best study resources, but also degree planning etc..

Edit to add: I think as you get older, it gets easier. You are more mature and certain topics get more interesting. I don't think I could have taken a single business course at age 18 for example. At 24 you're still way ahead of the game! There are tons of people at 24 that have been in school for years, haven't gotten their degree yet, but have accumulated TONS of debt.