<p>Currently I'm in the beginning of my senior year and last week I found out that I can graduate high school in January because I have all the necessary credits. It is a great opportunity because I want to be a dentist in the future and it will take 8 years. I'm currently living in New York City. The reason I'm writing is that CUNY schools that I wanted to attend especially Queens College and hopefully Pre-Med program closed admissions for the spring semester on September 15th. I'm kind of terrified of the idea that I will be either out of school for one semester or in a community college that could potentially put a negative vibe on my resume. What should I do? I'm registered for October's SATs - it is my first time taking it. I do not have really good grades my cumulative average is at 83.55. I'm confused and I need help.</p>
<p>Neither working nor attending CC for a semester will hurt your resume, especially if the reason is that you graduated HS early. However, taking classes in the CC may affect your admissions status and make you a transfer, so check with your schools of interest before you do that.</p>
<p>Although the CUNY Spring 2011 application deadline was September 15th, applications are currently still being accepted. However, admission for anyone who has completed their application past the deadline will be determined on a space available basis. CUNY applications are good for two semesters, so any application filed for Spring 2011 can be used again for Fall 2011 if you are not admitted into any of the CUNY schools. The only caveat is that the application will only remain good for Fall 2011 if you don’t study anywhere during the Spring semester. If you don’t mind paying the $65.00 application fee under these circumstances, then you should submit an application as soon as possible, send in your transcript and SAT scores (as soon as they are available), and make contact with an admissions rep at your CUNY school of choice. Depending on how soon you complete your application, and the level of enrollment at the college, you may still be able to enter in the Spring. Also, being in contact with an admissions rep can sometimes help in getting a special consideration in this type of case. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>