Welcome to the Wannabee forum!
There are lots of people here who are happy to help a person get a foot on the first rung of the ladder. You have obviously done some research and I suggest that you spend a bit longer reading through some of the other threads here - particularly the stickies - where you will find answers to your questions. Use the 'Search' function to help you.
Good luck
HWB
English which I have an A in - 'rumor'?