Help, I need to figure this out.

College Search & Selection
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<p>Ok, I am just going to be honest in this post. I will not try to cover up the facts. The truth is, I need some serious help with applying to college.
First, some basic statistics:
My weighted 4.0 cumulative GPA: 3.2958333
SAT: Reading 650 / Math: 570 / Writing: 620
AP Classes Taken + Scores: English: 3 / Human Geog: 3 / 2D Design: 5 / US History: 3
....I know, I am a pretty low - average student, not like the majority people who post on here.</p>

<p>Now, here is where it gets worse:
Diagnosis: OCD, Major depression</p>

<p>I have been dealing with mental illness for most of my life, and in recent years (starting in my summer before 10th grade) it was been significantly worsened by my parents divorce. This led to several suicide attempts and a three week hospitalization that ended a few days ago. Grades 10-11 were most significantly impacted by all of this; I failed 2 classes, and didn't participate in many extracurriculars. And now, when I maybe finally have put things (sort of) back together, I need to apply to college.</p>

<p>Anyway, I used to be a great student, then I went crazy... I had a score in 7th grade on the SAT that earned a medal in the Duke Talent Identification Program, leading to my participation each year for the past three in VSA (Vanderbilt Summer Academy). I am really talented when it comes to art, but I that is not what I want to major in. </p>

<p>I need help deciding where to apply to college. I don't even know where to begin looking... I'm not even sure if I should even bother. I feel so stupid. I hate what I have become. Just please tell me where I should maybe consider going. I need a fairly normal, decent school. No art school please. I live in TX, in state is not necessary, but it might help.</p>

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<p>What about Sam Houston State? The size of school is reasonable so you won’t be overwhelmed. They have a graphics art major. They also have an industrial design degree. I think the key thing is to go somewhere where you feel comfortable and won’t be stressed out either socially or academically. It seems reasonable to go somewhere like Sam Houston State where you can get a practical degree that will lead to employment. If you get inspired by some program (say psychology) there then you can always go on to grad school.</p>

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<p>trust me you are not stupid at all (i’l prove it to you and show you my SAT scores :stuck_out_tongue: ) and i think its great you want to go to college and it is worth it. i wish i could help you more but i really cant (im trying to figure out the same thing as you) but your not stupid and you will find an amazing school for you :slight_smile: and yeah sorry i cant be more help…</p>

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<p>I think that if you’re not already, you might want to see somebody. Honestly, I’m contemplating seeing somebody as well and it’s just for small issues and junior year stress. It’s really helpful :)</p>

<p>Anyways, regarding your school issues, I think that, depending on where you live, a state school sounds reasonable and your SAT’s look about good enough for about the Drexel-BU range.</p>

<p>Is the 4.0 out of 4 or out of 5?</p>