Is It Too Late for Me to Pursue College?
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CuriousCat1997
I'm almost 26 and I never got to go to college. I've been thinking about going back to school, but I often feel like it's too late for me, which I know is silly. I'm curious if I can still make something of my skills without having a college education. What do you think?
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It's absolutely not too late! You should definitely consider going back to school!
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Check this out for some perspective: [LearnProgramming Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/wiki/faq/). Go to "Can I get a programming job without a Computer Science degree?" You might find it helpful!
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Honestly, there are tons of great jobs out there that don’t require a college degree at all. This field might be an exception, though.
SkepticalSara: Yeah, it definitely seems that way sadly!
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Age really isn't a barrier! I'm in my 30s and just wrapped up my degree with a 4.0. Honestly, I found that studying at this age made me more mature and focused. But here's the reality: landing a job in this industry without a degree can be a challenge. At my graduation, it was packed—like, thousands of students, with so many of them having degrees in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Just imagine the competition you'll face nationwide!
HopefulDreamer88: You make a solid point! I guess I need to consider my timing better. I never really did well in school and didn't finish; I only made it to the 12th grade. But now I feel like I’m more ready to seriously pursue this path and go back to school, especially since I know what I want.
Realist101: I totally get that. Once you start applying for jobs, you'll see just how many people you're up against for the same position. If you don’t have a degree, it can really hurt your chances when hiring managers are looking through hundreds of resumes.
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CuriousCat1997: Thanks for the encouragement! It really helps to hear that.