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QUESTION: I need to get my GED and further my education -- where do I start?
by Iesha Petersen
QUESTION: "Today I'm really frustrated because I need to get my GED and further my education but I don't know where to start. I want a degree in medical coding and billing... is there any one out there like me?"
-Iesha Petersen
ANSWER: You're certainly not the only one out there with that question, Iesha. All you need to do is take everything one step at a time. Before you can consider your career in medical billing and coding you'll need to get your GED, as you already stated. There are locations all over the country and over 100 testing centers internationally where you can take the test. The American Council on Education can provide further information on earning your GED. And once you have that you can certainly begin applying to programs that suit your needs best. Some things to consider include the length of the program, the curriculum of the institution, and financial aid. Check out programs in Health care. Also, take a look at another individual who was in a similar position (a 35-year-old student with a GED who went on to earn her Ph.D. in education) in Earning Teaching Degrees. Just keep at it, believe in yourself, and stay focused. Good luck!
-Amanda Fornecker, Staff Writer, The CollegeBound Network
-Iesha Petersen
ANSWER: You're certainly not the only one out there with that question, Iesha. All you need to do is take everything one step at a time. Before you can consider your career in medical billing and coding you'll need to get your GED, as you already stated. There are locations all over the country and over 100 testing centers internationally where you can take the test. The American Council on Education can provide further information on earning your GED. And once you have that you can certainly begin applying to programs that suit your needs best. Some things to consider include the length of the program, the curriculum of the institution, and financial aid. Check out programs in Health care. Also, take a look at another individual who was in a similar position (a 35-year-old student with a GED who went on to earn her Ph.D. in education) in Earning Teaching Degrees. Just keep at it, believe in yourself, and stay focused. Good luck!
-Amanda Fornecker, Staff Writer, The CollegeBound Network
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