<p>Backstory: I began college in Fall 2009. Unfortunately I've had a shaky college career because of an undiagnosed eating disorder. I flunked my entire freshman year, but had the opportunity to redo it with mediocre grades the second time around (I think my GPA was around a 2.7). My third year (this past year) I was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, as well as bulimia. I have a mix of flunked and passed grades. The classes I did manage to pass, I got Bs in. Still I've been dismissed from my college.</p>
<p>In high school I had a 3.7 unweighted GPA.</p>
<p>I'm a film student too.</p>
<p>Anyway I'm going to rehab to work out my disorders. After I get out of rehab, I plan on going to community college, for at least a year, to straighten out my grades. I'm not sure I want to go back to the college I got dismissed from though.</p>
<p>What are the chances of getting into a decent film program?</p>
<p>I have a good reel, but my previous transcript from college is mared. If I can prove that I can do well at community college, do you think that'll make a difference?</p>
<p>I'm eying USC, but I doubt that's a real possibility. Is it a possibility? I want to be realistic here.</p>
<p>What are some good film programs that might be forgiving of me? Or am I totally screwed?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>