<p>Community colleges have agreements with 4 year colleges in the state, both public and private. If a student takes the right courses & gets a certain GPA, the 4 year school will accept the student and require only 2 years there to get a bachelor degree. This is a terrific option.</p>
<p>My friend is a chemistry prof at a community college. She and her colleagues truly care about their students, and they take their commitment to preparing students to seamlessly move into 4 year colleges very seriously. I think it's a great way to go. If you think you can succeed staying at home, that is a great way to go. I do think it will be important to try to get to know your profs --- making personal connections will really help you.</p>
<p>In Mansfield we have OSU-M and a community college, NCState. Credits at OSU-M transfer most places, definitely OSU Columbus and all the colleges I'm looking at. NCState is known as Screw U or Almost College when it comes to transfer of credits.</p>
<p>A friend of mine with a really low GPA went to Wayne State University in Detroit. You only need like a 2.0 to get in, and if you fall below 2.0 than you need to take the SATs and get a 960 to get in. Anyways, this school is within you're reach with your stats, however it is OOS.</p>
<p>You could join the military. You would probably score high enough for any job and could take advantage of some free on the job training and schooling. </p>
<p>I joined the AF and was given the option to become an airborne linguist. I studied Arabic for almost 2 years in beautiful Monterey, California, at one of the best language programs in the world. Plus, I got 45 college credits for free. It was like getting paid to go to a good college. I also got a top secret clearance and invaluable life experience. I was given a second chance and time to mature. Now, I feel I have a plethora of opportunities (high paying jobs, GI Bill).</p>
<p>Keep an open mind about the military. I recommend that everyone look into it. You might be suprised.</p>