GPA problem due to depression. Can I fix this?

<p>I am currently a senior in high school. When I was a tenth grader I went through a lot with my family and friends so I switched to online school thinking that being away from everyone would help me. But it didn't help at all. I got so depressed that all I could do was sleep. I have a gpa of 1.8 now and I want to fix that so much. I KNOW that I am smart and I know that I am capable of getting into a good college if I can get this up. My ACT score is 21. But I also have a REALLY bad anxiety disorder that causes test anxiety. I want to take the ACT again and try for a 27 (I KNOW I can do it if I get extended time). Is there anything that I can do that will help me? I am aiming for straight a's. Will summer school help me? And if I re-take a class will the F I got before just disappear?</p>

<p>You will have options if you get a plan in order now. Please don’t put huge goals for yourself such as getting straight A’s. Sometimes that does more harm than good. You don’t need more anxiety and the truth is, there are colleges that will accept you if you can at least pull up your GPA to a 2.0-2.3. There are even schools that do not require any ACT or SAT test for admission, so that’s actually an option for you. If you go to Fairtest.org you can see the entire list of colleges that do not require test scores. For many of the schools that may admit a 2.0 applicant, your ACT is probably ok anyway. </p>

<p>What state are you located? Do you have a community college near you or a second tier state college? That may be the best place to start taking college levels courses and earn better grades. And you could start that in the summer even. You can transfer after a year to a college where you would rather continue your education. Colleges are so willing to forgive poor high school grades when they see an applicant that has matured and learned how to be a better student in college.</p>

<p>I know you feel regret, but it’ s better to just move forward. Have realistic plans and congratulate yourself for each step that brings you closer to reaching your goals.</p>

<p>First of all, do you want to be successful ? What do you want to be ? </p>

<p>In order to be successful you better give up things. For example, if you’re spending too much time with your phone texting and stuff like that, throw that away, that’s a good start. Become friend with all of your teacher and any staff of the school. Don’t complain about how difficult are your classes. Take as many AP classes as you can. You have to give up relationships, your education is more important than a gf now ( just in case you are in one and you gf is taking your time away. Don’t broke up with her but ask for space) focus on yourself and forget about everybody else. I’m not telling you to isolate yourself but spend more time with your HW and search about colleges.</p>

<p>I know exactly what you mean. I went through the exact same thing my sophomore year. I went to an online school to help me with out of school activities and I got really depressed. Now its my senior year and I’m going back to my old public school because I feel like i cant keep staying home all the time.
As for your questions, You should retake the ACT so you can get the highest score possible and then take several Sat 2’s. What you want as a score really depends on what college you want to go too. You can help yourself now by trying to be more involved in community service and you EC’s. You will also want to explain to the admissions officer what happened during your sophomore year and why your grades got so low. Summer school can always help to redo classes and get ahead. And no, the class wont disappear if you retake it, it will stay on your transcript.
For me, I actually got diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. You might want to talk to your doctor. Just find new ways to get out and about. I joined the Boys and Girls Club of America’s Keystone program (leadership) and am now a Junior Adviser and Activities Director. Since then, my depression has really gone away.</p>