Having a nervous breakdown

Applying to College
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<p>OK so I am a senior female waiting to still hear from all of the schools I applied to - its so nerve racking. A lot of people already know. Anyway, some advice would be great. ( keep reading)</p>

<p>SAT:
Math 510
Reading 540
ACT:
21
GPA:
like a 2.9 </p>

<p>I know my test scores and GPA are low, but I have a ton of community service hours, work a part time job, taking AP and honors classes, great grades my senior year, involved in MUN and various clubs and have participated in all three seasons of a sport since freshman year. </p>

<p>I applied to 6 schools
here are my top choices:
Syracuse University (my top choice, applied to the College of Arts and Sciences, had an interview, I live in Syracuse, and applied two months ahead of the deadline for RD)
University of Vermont
American University
Hobart and William Smith</p>

<p>What are my chances and/or do I stand a chance?</p>

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<p>There’s no reason to put so much stress on yourself. I was in your shoes once and now that I look back on it, I shake my head. Getting into a college is a big deal, don’t get me wrong…however, if you get rejected from a school that you really like to attend, you need a back up plan. </p>

<p>Don’t let the SAT’s and a high school GPA misrepresent who you are. There are many people out there, that have alot of academic potential, who don’t score well on SAT’s. It by no means, states that you’re a failure…because you’re certainly not. SAT’s measure how well you take a test and how much money your parents are willing to pay to help you get a higher score on the test. </p>

<p>College is a business first, education second. College is expensive. Make the system work for you, don’t let the system dictate what you can and cannot do. It’s your life, there are many options in front of you. </p>

<p>-If you spend 2 years at a community college and get a 3.5 GPA or above…transferring out to a school of your dreams is possible. This is because after you get alot of college level course experience…admissions departments at many schools, do not consider the SAT scores relevant. </p>

<p>I’m sure there are community colleges in NY that have good relationships with Syracuse University.</p>

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<p>Yeah if I don’t get into any of the schools i’d actually want to attend enrolling in a community college is definetely my back up plan. I know I shouldn’t be stressing out too much, i just wish I knew what was coming and pushed myself harder because I am someone who is actually excited to learn and their education. Thanks for your response.</p>

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<p>What did you put down for your second choice school at Syracuse on the common app supplement?..</p>

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<p>Apply to Alfred University, the deadline is February 1st. </p>

<p>College of Liberal Arts = $37,000/year, much less than SU.</p>

<p>Go visit, take a ride, see if you like it!</p>

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<p>The past is the past, don’t dwell on it because it will only keep you from accomplishing what you are truly capable of. Community college allows a student to experience an “academic rebirth” if he or she takes advantage of the golden opportunity. If you push yourself harder now, you can demonstrate your passion for learning by getting good grades, taking honors courses, and doing an internship in the field that you are most interested in. </p>

<p>What I am telling you is exactly what I learned after I left community college. Now that I am going back there, after taking some time off…I know what choices/decisions I need to make to get to where I want to be in the scope of academic and occupational life.</p>

<p>There’s no need to pay 37,000/year for 4 years. That will take YEARS to pay back. Just imagine yourself having to pay someone else back for 20+ years. That’s money you could have saved to invest stocks, by a home, or put away to support your family. There is no such thing as good DEBT. DEBT is bad. Student loans are a last resort, but again…why would you want to work at a job and have to devote 100 dollars a month from your paycheck for 25 years? lol 100x12x25…lol</p>

<p>People throw around these dollar amounts like it’s no big deal. Just remember, nobody is going to pay your bills for you…so while all those kids in your school are bragging about the schools they got into…just understand, it comes at a hefty price. </p>

<p>Again, college is a big business. They know our society expects everyone to have a college degree for a decent job. They also know that parents and their kids are willing to pay anything for this lifestyle called “The college experience.” It’s a win win situation for the schools. </p>

<p>Did you know college administrators get large bonuses, everytime their respective university or college is named to “US World Report’s Best Colleges,” Kiplingers Best Value Schools and other rankings? I’m sure you’ve seen them. </p>

<p>Remember don’t let the system play you. You are in control. Make the system work for you. Read up on scholarships, internships, and research opportunities. </p>

<p>At community colleges, professors have a duty to teach first.<br>
At LAC’s and Universities, professors are so involved with their research, teaching is second… with the exception of private schools. </p>

<p>I can almost bet your local community college has a working agreement with Syracuse U. Go to the community college, and ask the admissions people what type of transfer opportunities they have, transfer scholarships that you may be eligible down the road, as well as the transfer programs that they offer. Get all the information you can get from the school. Leave no stone unturned. There are ways to get a college education and still attend your dream school, you just have to know how to navigate through all the bureaucracy. </p>

<p>Good luck! and if you need anymore help feel free to send me a message.</p>

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<p>sportsminded- thanks so much for your confidence in me!haha Our CC here does have a program that automatically earns a student a spot at SU provided they meet the requirements. Its good to hear someone talk highly about a CC when so many students are trying to get into top schools when we all can’t</p>

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<p>I think you will be in hobart and have a chance for all of them, but be open and don’t beat yourself up. I myself had a bad high school gpa.</p>

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<p>What is your EFC ? Expected Family Contribution, have your parents run their numbers on the College Board’s EFC Calculator to determine their EFC? </p>

<p>What can they comfortably contribute? Have an honest discussion with them and find that out, as soon as you can. </p>

<p>All the schools you listed are over 50K, for UVM it is 40K OOS. </p>

<p>The reason I mentioned Alfred University is that it is “Fiske Best Buy”, “USNWR’s Great Schools Great Prices”, and I thought you would probably be accepted. </p>

<p>The cost of their School of Art & Design is about 31k for in-state students, if you were interested in that program. </p>

<p>2200 Undergrads, School of Business, School of Art & Design, College of Liberal Arts, and School of Engineering, no Greek Life, small classes, Division III Athletics, need based aid and merit based aid. </p>

<p>My point is that if your parents can comfortably afford to send you to a 4 year school now, that transfer students are not treated the same when it comes to financial aid. Incoming freshmen get preferential treatment for financial aid, not transfers. </p>

<p>Best of luck with your applications!</p>

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<p>Thank you! I have a friend who just got accepted to Alfred.Although my family isn’t rolling in money, my parents can certainly afford to send me to school. We’re willing to pay whatever fo rthe education I want.</p>

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Have your parents specifically said this or are you guessing at it? They may not know how much college costs today. Please make sure they have all the info needed to make a decision.</p>

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<p>They definetely know SU is at least 51 for a year- thats without aid and scholarships</p>