<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I posted this a while ago but it didn't get a lot of response, could i get some advice, please. </p>
<p>I need some help. I was recently rejected from most of my schools I applied to. It is a particularly stressful time in my family, for my mom just lost her job. I was accepted into Santa Clara University, San Francisco State University, and Cal State Long Beach. Unfortunately, none of these schools were my top choice. </p>
<p>I am determined to transfer into a school that I am in love with, because I want to be more than satisfied with my college experience. I know i will be happy at any school, but it is my goal to end up somewhere that I really want to go. </p>
<p>Money is an issue. We have little of it, and since she recently lost her job, the schools will not give us aid. Santa Clara University being the most expensive, and the other state schools rivaling each other financially. </p>
<p>I know in the end I want to transfer after two years. Although, I have no idea which would be the better school to transfer from. </p>
<p>Do colleges like it better when your going to a private school or a public school? Should i go to community college to streamline the process or is community college less desireable than transferring from a four year institution? </p>
<p>To help you out, here are my stats. Let me tell you I did not do that well in high school for exterior reasons for which I will not name here.</p>
<p>H.S. gpa: 3.35 (accumulated); (last semester) 3.8
SAT I: 1670
SAT II: 470 Hist, 520 MathI
Recs: Excellent
ECs: Theater (over 30 shows: regional; children's theatre; school), voice-singing awards, photography, student newspaper, active in club against discrimination, over 200hrs of community service. </p>
<p>I was distracted during high school and did not focus on my school work. I know if I apply myself I will get a 4.0 in college, I do not doubt that. But, I want to know what school is best for transferring to a major university, such as nyu or columbia. </p>
<p>I am taking a test a day over the summer, and working with a tutor to improve my SAT score, just because I do not think I took it seriously. </p>
<p>This is getting rather long and probably confusing, let me briefly summarize my question:</p>
<p>Should I go to community college, state school, or a private school? Which is easier to transfer from? </p>
<p>What are my chances, if I get a 4.0 in college and improve my SAT score drastically, in transferring to schools like Yale, Columbia, Harvard etc... as well as schools like NYU, UCLA, USC? </p>
<p>Also, when I decide where I'm going what steps should I take? I will continue doing community service, theater, and voice, but is there anything I'm missing? </p>
<p>I have overcome a lot in my life and I am hoping to redeem myself in my first two years of college, so that I may attend a dream school, and ultimately give back to the community. I hope these are not just pipe dreams. In the long run I want to be a lawyer, can this be accomplished at a school like Columbia or Yale? Lastly, I want to show my sincere gratitude for those who take the time to read this and help me with my situation. </p>
<p>Thanks Again,
colegePLEASE</p>