I'm 16
I won't be 18 until I've already started college
I'm in school and not progressing because my new schedule here is a lot simpler
I'll complete school in a year and a half
I'm in WA state w my aunt and uncle, yes.
Mom's sister by birth
I want to live in va where my mom is but i have somewhere else I can live.
Never been in trouble with the law.
I dont know if it matters but my aunt and uncle think i should be with them to escape my mom, my mom thinks I should because Virginia was "bad" for me.
Thank you, "helpmegohome".
Okay, let's get the good stuff out of our of the way.
Actually, what I'm revealing to you is ALL good stuff.
You are 16 years old, and residing in beautiful Washington State.
You need to begin acquainting yourself with the LAW.
So, start with Washington's school attendance laws (Becca Bill is what they call it in WA):
https://k12.wa.us/GATE/Truancy/default.aspx
Exceptions to mandatory school attendance for those between age 8 to 17:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.225.010
HINT: You could pursue a GED. That could be obtained at (or through) most any community college (or other drop out prevention programs).
You don't need a GED to get admitted to a community college. You also don't need to take the SAT or ACT tests.
Community Colleges are great for peopel that feel UNCHALLENGED in the high school setting.
Plus, most people that get admitted at age 16, usually have an AA or AS degree by the age of majority.
All credits earned (above level 100) transfer to all accredited colleges and universities, and state schools admit community college graduates without issue as juniors in most states.
This is Highline Community College's website (they're in Des Moines) for example only:
http://www.highline.edu/
Admissions for Highline:
http://admissions.highline.edu/
Okay, lots to discover there, "helpmegohome".
Now, here's where it gets better.
VA has the similar opportunities.
You could discuss the changes you want to make (getting into CC now, and graduating by age 18) with mom.
You can convince mom to allow you to return to VA, agree to her terms, and keep yourself on an upward path.
In the meantime, get busy with the GED and/or CC admission in WA.
Stop wasting time, pining about things, make changes, improve yourself, YOUR life is what YOU make it.
Two years, or less than 23 months is nothing.
But, use that 23, 22, 21 whatever months wisely; and you'll have a degree and be ready to enter a four year college.
Oh, it gets better, my new friend in VA.
Open Admissions Policy in VA
Anyone who is at least 18 years or older may apply and register for classes.
Anyone who is under 18 years old must have a diploma, GED or take placement tests to register for classes.
PVCC has full-time or part-time options.
Full Time = 12 or more credit hours
Part Time = fewer than 12 credit hours
You see what I'm saying, you could be admitted to college automatically in VA.
Talk toy our aunt and uncle, explain to them what you wnat to do and why (not just return to VA because my friends are there, my sweet lover man or sweet lover woman live sthere, they got cooler peeps there, dudes, etc....
The BIGGEST reason is that you could enroll IMMEDIATELY in VA's Community College System, receive a degree (AA or AS) by the time you reach age 18.
WA makes doing that MUCH tougher. But, its possible in BOTH states.
Okay, "helpmegohome", I've shown you the WAY to go home.
Now, go eduate and inform yourself, create your case for WHY VA is better for me that WA, and come back as
"Ihelpedmyselfgohome".
