So here’s my situation; I’m originally from Ukraine and I did a foundation year and then 2 more years at a university in Australia. The 2 years after the foundation year I spent doing anything but study apart from the nights before a test or exam, in fact out of 16 exams I only sat for 4.
For most of the time I was playing soccer as it seemed very likely I would get a contract but reoccurring knee ligament injuries seem to have ended that dream for me and reality has caught up with me. I was excluded from the university, my medical history is now a big problem and given that I passed only 2 units out of 16 in my last two uni years, I can’t see what university would even accept me.
I have an aunt in the U.S who could help me with some funds for studying since I lost my scholarship…This is how I am at this point now, I have good high school results and perhaps if I used only that and omitted the years I spent in Australia I’m pretty confident I could get accepted as a “freshman” instead of transfer student but I am not sure what the repercussions might be.
Am I being an idiot?
Please help me. Advice or perhaps someone with similar experience would help.
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Technically, you are supposed to report all University classes you ahve taken.
I have no idea if Australia and the US communicate about your classes. In the US there is a National Clearinghouse for this info, but Australia isn’t in the US.
I would suggest that you start at a Community College near your Aunt. It is cheaper and you can see if you can do well. Then transfer to the state college (most likely to accept the credits from the CC).
I second the idea of starting at a community college. It would be way less expensive than going to a 4-year university, and it would give you a chance to start off slowly and re-learn how to study. You could then transfer to a 4 year as a junior and (hopefully) with good grades!
Like others, I don’t know if US schools would ever find out about your Australian classes, but if they did it could mean having your degree rescinded. It seems like you might spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder. If you attended a community college and got your grades up to a good level, then 4-years would be more apt to overlook your record in Australia when they consider you as a transfer.