Adults can learn how to get started at MCC

Posted February 10, 2012 11:00 pm

Submitted by McHenry County College

Adults who are interested in earning a college degree or certificate, but are hesitant about returning to college, can get their questions answered by attending a “Getting Started” seminar from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Room A101 at McHenry County College, or from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 9, in Room A102.

The “Getting Started” seminar gives returning adults — who have been out of high school for several years or longer and want to find out more about college degrees and admission requirements — a chance to meet other students like themselves.

Attendees will learn about degree and certificate requirements, start the financial aid process and tour the MCC campus. MCC also offers free tutoring and academic advising to students.

Helen Jost, adult recruitment coordinator at MCC, specializes in helping returning adults get started at the school.

“Many adult students have jobs and families and worry about getting back into the swing of attending classes, studying and taking tests and being in a classroom with younger students,” Jost said. “These worries can be put to rest by the first day of class, she said.

All “Getting Started” seminars are free. To reserve a seat, call (815) 455-8914 or email hjost@mchenry.edu. Refreshments will be served. For other programs for returning adults, visit www.mchenry.edu/returningadults. The college is at 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake.

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