Cal poly san luis obispo (Chances?)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello! I am a 19 year old, hispanic, and entrepreneurial energetic young man that seeks answers. Thanks!
I'm about to begin my second year at my local community college. I haven't gotten any GE completed through my first year in attendance; I came into a lot of difficulties from unforeseen situations that took my time and energy. I currently have a GPA of 2.62 and I've decided that I wish to transfer to Cal poly san luis obispo. I love the energy behind the city, the campus, the people and my increasing chances of becoming an active and stand out student among the rest. My personality and student life doesn't really reflect my grades, it's just that I haven't had enough time to complete the school work and manage my life after I lost my car, job and motivation to keep going. I however have not have a horrible first year, rather I became quite involved in the community (I later had to quit because of difficulties of mobility and time) I became the youngest mentor of my county's mentor program (median 60+) that aids high school students who struggle at home and/or school. I also became an outspoken student rights advocate by marching to the capital (sacramento) demanding no student cuts, I passed out fliers around my community explaining our troubled school system, I joined student government and manage my own department in charge of our schools student ID. I have gotten invited back to my high school to speak to ESL students in hopes that I can motivate them to one day really reach their dreams. I have been acknowledge as hard working, people friendly and a great guy that already stands outside the rest. I've been offered multiple opportunities to do things throughout the year because of my attitude; I however politely had to decline due to difficulties. I am also currently beginning a small business concentrated for students (I cannot go into detail) and will be completing and launching by September. (Whether it becomes big or not will depend on our plans in marketing and student perspective) All through I really enjoyed my first year however my school work was not top notch.
I wasn't always this proactive. In fact I'm one of those kids who had a trouble childhood that never did believe I was ever going to become better than a janitor and my high school years could have been better; although I obtain great grades and took AP courses my last 2 years because I had a motivation to impress and keep going but of course it eventually diminishes due to unforeseen predicaments.</p>

<p>Well, my questions is this and please be detailed and straight forward. I will complete anything needed to be completed and have anything in my power influence the school's choice.</p>

<p>I was looking into the business administration transfer requirements; I have to take the general GE's which I will complete by spring and will hopefully obtain a 3:00-3:32 GPA by then however the transfer transcript details explain that I have to apply by this November for my acceptance for next fall. How will I be perceived by the college in the transcript if 1) My GPA isn't constituted to their standards, 2) I am not sure but I think the college doesn't accept essays; how will I be able to explain who I am, my troubles and what I have to offer? 3) I don't really care whether I graduate with a business major or not; I am multi-talented and can always adapt to scenes if needed to; so is there any majors that can ease and increase my acceptance rate? 4) I doubt that I can transfer with such low points on my transcript and so will I need to try the process from a different unknown approach?
I really want to attend and have always wanted to leave my semi-good life in order for me to grow up and improve. I understand the year will be tough and my goal may even be impossible however I know who i am due to all the troubles I've had; as an immigrant, family troubled, isolation and many others and If I had anything to learn from it, it had to be that "The first rule of winning is don't beat yourself?
Well, I will leave my fellow questioners to answer my questions. Thank you!</p>

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<p>I won’t sugarcoat it for you buddy as you seem sincere and ambitious. You’ve got to get your life together before you can help others and then help yourself. With a 2.62 GPA and no GE’s you do not have a chance in hell of getting into Cal Poly SLO at the moment. However, that is for the moment – get it?</p>

<p>You need to be very selfish right now and cut back on all your volunteering and get your financial life back together, get a car and maintain a roof over your head. Give to others if it makes you feel better, but devote MOST of your time to yourself and be laser beam focused on improving your own life. Also, make a clear decision regarding your education or being an entrepreneur. Both are excellent choices, but you cannot do both at the same time. Even gifted human beings like Bill Gates or Zuckerberg quit school to pursue business ideas. Even they couldn’t handle both at the same time. If you are that special then forget school and launch your company. If not, then get your education and then after that open your business.</p>

<p>With regards to transferring here is the scoop:</p>

<p>Call the school and speak to a counselor at the specific department that you want to transfer into. You must declare a specific major upon application. Then find out exactly what prerequisite classes you need to get into that particular program. Then satisfy every single prerequisite without fail including GPA requirements. Bottom line – find out exactly what they want and give it to them. They are strict and competition is stiff.</p>

<p>I hate to preach, but if you want to be a success and be of real use to others at a much higher level, then screw the volunteer work, stop protesting, stay away from dysfunctional friends and family, end bad relationships, and maybe even move away completely. Then focus on getting your life together for the next few years and transform your life. After you accomplish your goals of self-improvement, then, and only then, can you be a really useful person and an example for others to admire and follow.</p>

<p>Also, consider other schools. Cal Poly Pomona could be an excellent second choice. Great program, and it offers a similar curricula. Of course it is not San Luis Obispo – but, is it the town or the education that you want?</p>

<p>If moving to the town of San Luis Obispo is your goal, then transfer to Cuesta College, the CC just down the road from Cal Poly, and then pester the administration on campus to get your self into Cal Poly – AFTER you’ve proven yourself.</p>

<p>Also, Cal Poly really could care less what your volunteer work in the community is. They just want to know that you’ve done it, but they will consider your grades and prerequisites as far more important.</p>

<p>You can do it – but get your priorities straight and get your sh_t together. Sorry to be so blunt, but I want the best for you and someone needs to rattle your cage.</p>