To be honest, my GPA is awful and my ACT is above average. This puts me in the position that colleges can tell that my GPA is due to a lack of effort rather than knowledge. In a way, this is worse than having two bad numbers. My EC’s are pretty weak (I did a jv sport for a year and couldn’t continue any sports due to an injury) (I volunteer a lot but mostly at my local library approx 5 hours a week). Due to my current position, i’m not sure if i should even attempt to apply to any universities as one has already denied me (UNF). I would really appreciate if you could comment any universities you think would take me. Would my best bet be to go to a community college for 2 years and then transfer into a university? Thanks for reading.
I think the community college toutemaybe a good one. Or a directional state university instead of the flagship.
“Would my best bet be to go to a community college for 2 years and then transfer into a university?”
Probably. Either this or go to a “very easy to get into” university and transfer (which isn’t much different).
Expect community college to be more difficult than high school. Also, you are going to need to get substantially better grades in community college than you did in high school.
I know people who have dug themselves out of similar holes and done very well. However, it took at LOT of work. It also probably cost them an extra year but in the long run I suppose that isn’t really a big deal.
You should go to community college for two years and then transfer. It’s the most economical option, and with your GPA, it doesn’t seem worthwhile to apply to traditional colleges because they would offer you very little aid if they offered you acceptance.
First thing, are you ready for college, 4 year or 2 year? Without scolding or judging, I wonder if whatever factors were causing the low GPA have been dealt with. If not, perhaps working a year or 2? (It is really tough to be 17, 18, 19 years old). If you are ready, understand that your 33 ACT is a huge advantage. You are smart enough for college. A good plan would be CC or a less selective 4-year that will accept. Then do well for 2 years, and look to transfer. (Extracurriculars are really irrelevant here).
One drawback with community and non-selective colleges is the poor retention rates and low graduation rates. Many of your peers will drop away, as they may lack motivation and will frankly be less academically able than you. But as DadTwoGirls said, you can pull yourself out of this current situation. Just be sure you are ready, as uncompleted college is worse than none at all if you have debt. One further opinion: avoid the for-profit schools
Last November you posted you had a 3.08 UW GPA. what happened or are you playing games with us?
TCC2FSU would be an ideal solution. You may even have a shot at the Honors program if you can be motivated enough to apply and had those C’s and Bs in Honors and AP classes.