A very complex and interesting question

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>My story starts as such: I am South Korean and graduated from Hong Kong International School with a 3.69 [top 10% of school] and 1930 on my SAT I and 800s on my SAT IIs in Biology and Chinese. I got into Brandeis, a mid choice, and studied there for two years. My current accumulative GPA is 2.7. I have a mostly Bs and some As in sciences, labs and neuroscience courses [my major] but did poorly on most "university required courses" like writing and pretty much failed calculus and economics, with a F and D respectively. </p>

<p>Now, due to some non-academic issues at Brandeis, they have indefinitely suspended me and I have these questions for you savvy people.</p>

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<li><p>Can an international student with a previous F1 I-20 visa with Brandeis switch schools if they are currently under suspension? I reckon transferring to a community college with an open door admission would work. Moreover, do community colleges care about a pending court case/criminal history or similar issues?</p></li>
<li><p>I need to stay in MA. What are some of the better community colleges in MA? by better I mean, I] When it comes to transferring back to 4 year universities and II]has a strong science and or business background. Do any of these colleges offer co-op or internship related incentives?</p></li>
<li><p>To make my intentions transparent, I want to not return to Brandeis, but apply to a better University after my CC graduation. I intend to work hard. Would I have to transfer into a junior or a freshman? </p></li>
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<p>Any tips and advice regarding this matter would be much appreciated. Please let me know.</p>

<p>Thank you in advanced.</p>

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<p>dang…im not basing my answers off any facts just opinion. so i would ask CCs in MA and speak with a counselor there.</p>

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<li><p>I think you can take classes at a CC and still transfer. and no i dont think they care about criminal history. pending cases maybe.</p></li>
<li><p>dont know any CCs in MA.</p></li>
<li><p>depends on the university you transfer too. but most likely a junior.</p></li>
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<p>one problem i see with this is that you may be able to start again at a CC, but your academic records will still follow you when you apply for a university. so hopefully you can explain why you have a F/D etc etc. another option you have is to retake those failed courses and get a better grade. although you will have a “Z” its better than a failing grade. but also keep in mind some universities dont care if you retook the course and will still see it as you failing.</p>

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<p>Thank you Dainese for your reply. I will take your advice and start e-mailing community college counselors. I do have legitament reasons for why I did poorly academically, family problems, drug issues and severe depression, which I am all willing to write about on my essay.</p>

<p>Any other thoughts people?</p>