<p>So here is my situation, since everyone's circumstances can end up being a lenghty explanation I will give all the key info, to save you time. NOW-.....</p>
<p>I am 24 years old, I attended a 4 year university for less than 2 semesters, I ran into family trouble and some health issues, didnt drop my 2 or 3 of my classes appropriately and ended up being put on academic probation. I went through the whole 9 yards of appeal, to no avail.I was in debt to my school @ the time I lost my aid, for about 5 grand. I couldn't come up with that and I was forced to take a job. I have been out of school for about 1 year and 3 months. I have not completed more than 15- 18 semester hours. I am on a financial hold. I dont know my old grades nor my GPA, and I assume my transcripts are locked. This is my current situation.</p>
<p>Here is what I want/planning/making happen</p>
<p>My former major was finance.Through self and personal realization I have decided it is best for me to be an engineer. I have narrowed it down to Mechanical & Marine/Naval. I really would like to get into a good school, good to me being one of the Top 25 engineering/technology schools. I will be needing financial aid. My parent earn less 30k per year. I have done some reading on here, and i am not sure if due to my past at the schol i mentioned and my situation if i would be screwed. Here is where I stand application wise-</p>
<p>SAT With Lit/Eng- 2000
Physics Subject Test- 760 out of 800
Literature Subject Test-780 out of 800
Math 1 Subject Test-700 out of 800</p>
<p>I have done over 5,000 hours of volunteer work with the American red Cross, spanning different states and disasters</p>
<p>-I have done food drives in and out of high school
-I started and held the position of president of a humanitarian student org at my old university
-I am a first generation college student
-I was born in the island nation of Trinidad, though I am a U.S perm resident
-I will be submitting letters of Rec, from professionals that I am great friends with and whom are very familiar with my character, to include old proffessors/attorneys/doctors/accountants. I just havent chosen who yet. I can't think of any more info that would be help ful, </p>
<p>But can anyone TELL ME WHERE I STAND?</p>
<p>Thanks so much all!</p>