I am 24, and graduated high school in 2010. I have attended my local California community college for the last 5 years off and on part time while working. I am researching 4 year colleges that fit my budget with a major in Russian studies or language and would appreciate some input from you!
Stats:
California resident, not eligible for UC or CSU transfer due to lack of credits completed so far.
HS gpa 3.1 ( 4.0 senior year )
28 ACT comp, 30+ on all but math
30 cumulative college credits w/ 2.45gpa
19 transfer eligible credits w/ 3.56 transfer gpa ( based on IGETC requirements )
Recently diagnosed mathematics disorder and learning disorder, not otherwise specified that has significantly impacted my studies until this year.
Looking for:
Russian studies or language bachelors degree. Potentially International Relations
COA under 30k / year for out of state ( WUE most likely )
Less selective transfer admissions
My EFC is 0
My search so far has yielded the following results:
Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
University of Alaska - Fairbanks
Southern Oregon University
Texas Tech
UWM
Kent State
University of New Mexico
My main concerns are with transfer acceptance given my situation, and qualifying for WUE / or COA being under 30k.
Any guidance is appreciated!
THIS https://www.pdx.edu/russian-flagship/home
is what you want.
The majority of students at Portland State are older (27 is the average age) and if you get into the Russian Flagship you don’t really have to worry too much about costs after your first year.
They won’t get about igetc but rather will look into your level in English, Russian, and classes taken pertaining to Russian history.
I can’t explain too much, but let’s say this is a National Security initiative.
There’s another program at Bryn Mawr for Russian. It requires high stats.
The Critical Language Initiative has Flagship throughout the US.
My dd has been researching language flagships/critical languages and her understanding is that the scholarship $$ is for study abroad/language acquisition and not for funding UG studies. If anyone has additional information, would you please share. Thanks!
