I returned to college to earn my bachelors degree 5 years ago at 32 and am now in a dual-degree program earning two master’s degrees. I’m sure there are plenty of books specifically out there, but they might not be interesting enough for you to complete them. I would suggest that you begin reading for pleasure now. You might want to participate in free one-day seminars in order to get used to sitting and listening to academic material. Start reducing your tv and entertainment time now as well so it won’t feel like such a sacrifice when you need to do it for school. Have a specific area for study. Also, you might want to focus on learning the material versus getting great grades. It’s less stressful. Good luck!

Congrats! Good Job!

What you are doing, I too have been through, and you are in for a great experience. I went back for my BA at 25 and kept going and going and going, and now at 36 I am a university assistant professor. Being older is a great asset and advantage. I don’t know any web pages or books, but I might be able to set your mid at ease a bit and get you ready.

Your future classmates will be 18 with no life experience, work experience, experience with freedom, or life on their own. They will be trying to adapt, chase the opposite sex, drink too much, avoid STDs and then try to pass their classes. You are not like them. They have difficulty just getting to class. You will not skip class.

Being older is never a hindrance in university. Your professors empathize with you, will like you, will help you when they can or when you ask. You should talk to all of your teachers, tell them about you and your life, and they will respect what you are doing. After all, you are probably the same age or older than many of your professors; simpatico.

Competing with 18 year-old kids is no problem; this isn’t sports. You are going to kickass. Just go to all classes, contribute to discussions, turn in your work on time, and visit your teachers during their office hours. That’s all you need to do. And study, but I am sure you already knew that. Good luck!

First of all I want to say that I think it’s great you’re going back to school. I think so you won’t be too overwhelmed there are first-year counselors for beginning freshman that are willing to answer questions and give you books and things that help you with study habits and time management, etc.; Also,if you’re just worried about what the material that your class is going to have, the book store offers older text books for cheap. You could buy those for the courses you know you’re going to be taking to help you be ready beforehand. Good luck and congrats again for going back to school.

There isn’t one good book. I’d suggest going to your local library and getting a book on college preparation. I’d also talk to people who’re at your college or who have graduated from it.

Go visit the school beforehand to get the lay of the land.

Since you’re more mature and serious about school, you have a tremendous advantage over the 18 year olds.

Most colleges offer a “study skills 101” type class. Check with an advisor (if available) or look for “developmental” classes. They are usually only 1 credit, but have lots of good skills and tips.

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take fewer courses so you can get a better grade