I’m currently a senior in high school and I’ve been thinking very deeply about college admission since my sophomore year and it’s rapidly ramped up since then. However, since the beginning of my junior year I’ve discovered a now ongoing dilemma where my GPA is low or too low enough to get admitted to some of my top schools for Atmospheric Science and Meteorology. I currently have a 2.7 Weighted GPA and a 2.4 Unweighted GPA, and before you come at me for my GPA being like that. My school hasn’t offered AP classes prior to this school year so that pissed me because they’ve done me yet another disservice. I’m now a storm spotter for my local National Weather Service office, so I help get the warning out during severe weather outbreaks.
Here’s a list of schools I’ve applied to and got accepted and denied:
College of Charleston: Denied
University of Alabama in Huntsville: Denied but can try again later
Florida Tech: Denied
Lyndon State College: Accepted
Northland College: Accepted
Georgia Tech: File under review
Valparaiso University
Millersville University
Jackson State University
I don’t really see a question in your post. Is this more of a chance me for your last three universities you have yet to hear from? Also, you seem to be under the impression that having AP classes would’ve saved you GPA. Is this because they are typically weighted? I don’t think it would have made a difference because colleges generally care more about an unweighted GPA than a weighted GPA. Also, this is no ill will but I don’t think AP classes may have been advisable. At my school you have to maintain an A- in a course to be recommended to take the AP course. Compared to a high 3 point something a 2.7 GPA implies that the AP workload may not have been manageable. So, overall I don’t know how much of a disservice this is. Congrats on your acceptances! It is great to know you will be able to go somewhere next fall! I have friends who are still waiting so you are in a better position than some others.
@CathJR no I applied to a lot more but I was wondering if it was a good call on my end to avoid applying to the more high end colleges. I said that it was a disservice because they never ever offered it at my school prior to this school year. So I’ll never find out if I would’ve survived that. And in addition they didn’t offer World Geography prior to this school year.
I’ve been following your other thread, OP. It sounds like you’ve done a great job getting your anxiety under control. Did your GC mention that in your transcript? That can help explain a dip in GPA.
How did your recent testing go? Your previous ACT was 14, but this month you took the SAT too, right? Have you gotten your scores back yet? You’re from SC, but I don’t see many state schools on your list. Has your mom agreed to let you attend school out of state or does she still want you close to home? How much can she pay per year? If you’ve been getting SS payments since your dad passed away they may end when you turn 18, so make sure to ask her how much she can afford. Are there any community colleges within commuting distance of your house? Those are a great place to start and they can save you a lot of money.
@austinmshauri I’m not sure yet since I took it yesterday but I’m sure it increased some because I studied hard this time in the areas I didn’t do too well in. We’re taking the college situation day be by day as the decisions roll in.
Have you asked your mom how much she can pay per year? The only two acceptances on your list so far cost $33k and $43k/year. Your current ACT composite is below the 25th percentile for the schools you haven’t heard from yet, so I wouldn’t expect admission to those. Are the schools in the first post your entire application list or have you applied to others?
Have you asked your mom how much she can pay? If she can’t pay $30k/year, applying to expensive out of state schools will be a waste of money and effort.
Then out of state schools won’t be affordable for you.
Do you have a rough idea how much your mom makes? If you’re low income, you may qualify for a Pell grant of up to ~$5k/year. You can also take the federal student loan (~$5500/year) if you fill out the FAFSA. Are there any colleges within commuting distance of your home? A community college will likely be the most affordable. You could do 2 years there then transfer to a 4-year school.
@austinmshauri and my struggles through life continues. Tbh if my dad wasn’t such a shithead with taking out loans back when he was alive maybe my outlook would be more positive, now I don’t even know. I know for some scholarships in my state I need to have a 3.0 GPA to get.
I know you mentioned having disability accommodations on your other thread: If your disability prevents you from getting a driver’s license, you might qualify for transportation assistance.
If all other issues were put aside (gpa,money, lack of transportation), what is your goal in life. What do you want to study me become. Academics are not for everyone. Some people are talented in other ways. Have you considered any non-college future options?
