<p>Depends also on what you mean by “C” student. A “C” student with all honors and AP courses can do well, if their average is 2.5 or so. A “C” student with a bunch of junk and low level classes better look for community colleges for at least a year. </p>
<p>If your SAT or ACT scores are halfway decent that can help you. Look at the lower level tier 2 schools and tier 3 schools. Many of them will take you, particularly to fill classes and gaps in admissions. </p>
<p>Don’t despair. Work hard this year and look forward, not backwards.</p>