<p>I am a senior who has withdrawn from high school four weeks into the second semester of senior year. The reason is personal and something I am not inclined on sharing but nevertheless I will not be graduating from high school. My applications were all sent into colleges. I previously went to an arts academy boarding school and plan to attend an intensive theatre BFA for my college years. Currently I have just received acceptance from Suny's BFA and AADA (LA) and no rejections yet. My question is that since I have withdrawn will that affect my chances of getting into college? These colleges are unaware of me withdrawing. My plan is to get a GED (tomorrow actually) and when more acceptance roll in target one school and explain my situation. The theatre chair of my school also told me he would be happy to write a referral about the reasons for my withdrawal as well as reasons why I deserve to be in their program. I am a consistent worker which is reflected in my grades. Do you think if I am accepted to a program i.e (NYU Tisch, CalArts, USC,Suny Purchase) and I explain that I have a GED and my teacher writes a referral would it make up for the 11 weeks of not attending school. Also I am considering after finishing my GED to also complete my high school diploma online on an accredited recognized website. What do you guys think I should do? </p>
<p>What state are you in? NYS colleges recognize the GED, but not online diplomas. Can you home school the rest of the year? If your parents send your district a letter of intent, all you have to do is continue your studies at home for a few weeks. You can still take the GED to get your high school equivalency, or 5 Regents if you’re in NYS, then explain to admissions why you took that route. </p>
<p>If your reasons are legit and you have the backing of your school, the colleges won’t have a problem. Remember: you’re worth 4 yrs of tuition and fees. They won’t take that lightly!</p>
<p>Best of luck to you in your situation. </p>
<p>I would also wait until June to take the GED. In NYS, proof of high school completion is required to receive a college diploma, not for admission to college. Once you take the GED, you’re finished with high school, so other options (like getting high school equivalency through Regents exams) won’t be open to you. </p>
<p>I know a students did not graduate from HS because she skipped the exam of one of the required course. She got a deferral approval for one year by the school she has been accepted.</p>