Narrow the field. There are many schools that offer degrees in mechanical engineering, so narrow down your options. Select a school with a reputable, accredited program. If you plan to live at home, pick one nearby. Make a checklist of things you want from your school, and see to it that your school of choice meets as many of these criteria as possible.
Set your sights. There are associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering, all of which lead to different job opportunities upon completion. Determine how much time you want to spend in school and what kind of income you'd like to make after you graduate.
Apply to your school of choice. Submit all the required documents, including a transcript and, depending on the school, an essay. Applying to a several schools to increase your chances of being accepted.
Speak with a counselor, upon admission acceptance, to schedule your classes. Since you know what it is that you want to do, it's best to begin choosing the specific classes that are required to get your degree. Early on in your education, you'll still be required to take some basic courses, such as English and math, but you can use your electives to begin studying specifics in mechanical engineering. As you continue your education, choose more electives that relate to your mechanical engineering degree.
Finish your classes and maintain a strong grade point average. Upon completion of the required courses, you will get a degree in mechanical engineering and you can begin applying for jobs.