<p>I know this is going to be embarrassing, but my total GPA right now is around a 2.03. I know it's a shame. I regret it and have no one to blame for that GPA but myself. It's a shame to my parents, my teachers, my whole school, and most importantly, myself. I didn't wake up until junior year. I took High School as a joke my first two years, and I seriously regret it. MY SAT's are 1640/2400 .. Math + CR = 1000. Not a good score but I'm planning to take it two more times in October and November. I'm aiming for a 1800+ My EC's are between a "bad" and a "good". Spanish Club, Church Mission Work, and Hospital Volunteering.</p>
<p>I'm asian, my parents are strict, and I don't think they'll allow me to go to a community college. I don't really want to go to a community college either. My choices are certainly limited compared to the students with much much higer GPA's and SAT scores. Do I have any shots at a 4-year university with my GPA + SAT score? I'm from NJ/NY, so I'm planning to go to college in NJ, NY, maybe CT. I just pray that I see sunshine. Do I have a shot at all? Please share your thoughts/give advice.</p>
<p>Am I doomed for the schools that came into my mind - St.John's, CUNY, Rowan, Rutgers-Newark? I feel seriously bad for myself. -_-</p>
<p>If you’re not asking for anything particular, I’m sure you can at least get in a 4-year college. I think most schools in the world aren’t very selective at all.</p>
<p>Community colleges aren’t exactly bad…
It’s actually one of the cheapest ways to receive an education. Attend a CC for a year or two and transfer to a better/top-notch college. Not only do you save a crap load of tuition, you get your degree from the non-community college university!</p>
<p>Just make sure you keep over a 3.5 at the CC.</p>
<p>Are they adamant about this? Community colleges aren’t horrible. They definitely should be an option. You probably can get into 4-year schools, but they may not be as prestiguous as you like. If you do community college, you can transfer into a possibly better school.</p>
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<p>Usually community colleges have deals worked out with the public colleges in your state for transfers. You will have to do a little planning for transferring, but “MUCH MUCH MUCH harder to transfer” may not be the case. Look into what your state does. </p>
<p>Community colleges only kill your self-esteem if you let them. There’s nothing shameful about them unless you decide to make it so.</p>
<p>I will be harsh, but bare with me. There’s nothing wrong with losing an entitlement attitude (often mislabeled as “self-esteem”), in my opinion. You get what you worked for, whether it be a full ride at a state flagship and Harvard or your local community college. I personally don’t think many 4-year colleges will accept you with a D+/C- average, at least colleges that will offer any financial support.</p>
<p>I second the fact that it’s not that easy, but can be rewarding. Both my ASIAN parents went to community college (I have no shame admitting that now) as full-time students AND workers in addition to being parents. They got 3.9+ GPA’s, transferred to our local state college, and maintained their GPA’s (graduating with summa cum laude’s) and are now working lucrative jobs. Hard and humiliating? Yes, but that is what you get for slacking in high school. You wasted the opportunity to have choices with your decision to slack off. The only option that’s left is to accept your mistake and plan ahead so those choices will show themselves to you. </p>
<p>I personally believe that community college is the best, if not the only option for you.
Sorry to say, but all of those are out of reach for you.</p>
<p>You can probably get into a few state schools; Arizona State/U of Arizona immediately come to mind. You are certainly not doomed; there are plenty of opportunities for you out there.</p>
<p>A lot of 4-year colleges are not that selective. Do a quick CollegeBoard search and you’ll find over a hundred schools whose criteria you meet, including a number of CUNYs. And your stats fit St. John’s, so that’s definitely a match for you. CB even has a “how do I stack up?” option that allows you to compare yourself to the average admitted student, so take advantage of that.</p>
<p>You screwed up, yes, but the important thing is that you recognize your mistakes, and aspire to do better.</p>