<p>Your case is different because you spent the last three years in college, doing poorly, for whatever reason. This is a completely different scenario than a student who takes a gap year, or more, to work, focus on a sport or other EC, do mission work, etc. You attended college, that is the facts of the situation as they are. You are a transfer student with a poor academic record, as you have stated. You will have a difficult time gaining admission to a US college with a poor academic record, especially if you are not full pay. Truly, your best bet is to finish college where you are and try for grad school in the US.</p>
<p>Fishymom is correct. Yes, someone who went out and worked an impressive job and did well might be of I terse. The colleges will want to hear all about it.</p>
<p>What I mean by many would like to do it is that there are many who didn’t do well in college and would like a fresh start. In some countries it’s possible but not in the US.</p>
<p>The simple fact is that there is very little money for intnls, and most of it is at highly selective colleges. These schools give that money to the top students in a given country, kids with national awards and recognition. Harvard? You need to be exceptional in every way. </p>
<p>You’re not being realistic.</p>
<p>'My plan is to get my degree in the US, and start supporting myself so ill never need their help."</p>
<p>Where, exactly is it that you plan to find that job? Will a US degree help you get a job sooner in your country than completing a degree - any degree - there would? DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO WORK IN THE US AFTER FINISHING COLLEGE HERE. Let me repeat that: DO NOT COUNT ON BEING ABLE TO WORK IN THE US AFTER FINISHING COLLEGE HERE. You are an international student. The work visa process is long, expensive, and every single year many qualified people with job offers simply don’t get work visas because the number available that year has run out. Canada and Australia are more welcoming for international students in that respect. You need to investigate options in those countries as well.</p>
<p>1- Yes, a US degree is far more valuable than the best degree i can get around here.
2- Im very aware of the job market situation in the US and the difficulties behind getting a work visa. Getting a job in the US is really not one of my priorities right now since I will easily find one in my country if I do have an American degree. Im more interested in academia than getting a job to be honest. And leaving to another country to follow that passion will help me a lot getting into Grad programs afterwards.
3- I chose studying in the US simply because it offers the best Finaid for intl which is something that i depend on.
I can apply for a good community college over, get perfect grades and apply for another transfer if I get rejected. I’ve always been an excellent student, and its a challenge im willing to take.</p>
<p>Redroses, I sent you a pm but your inbox is full.</p>
<p>lawldawg- Your idea in #3 is the most realistic. Community college, with a resulting excellent transcript could open some doors to decent colleges. fishymom’s advice is spot-on.</p>