<p>I had a 1650 on my SAT. Didn't give the SAT II. Had a 3.71 high school GPA.</p>
<p>Got into University of Maryland College Park :p</p>
<p>Actually, it's a new column but the question is one that's repeated every year (unfortunately!).</p>
<p>Just wanted to mention that Louisiana State University is looking for good out-of-state students - and they sometimes offer a decent amount of money as well. Check out their site if y'all are looking for the large State Flagship experience. I believe the application deadline for Fall and Summer is April 15th.</p>
<p>Thanks for clarifying!</p>
<p>Am I misunderstanding the original first 2 posts? I thought it was actually the mods posting to give a link of suggestions of what can be done should this situation arise - not an actual situation that has happened (though I am sure it does).</p>
<p>The original link is to a recent Ask</a> the Dean question from a real person - that person may or may not see the suggestions here, but no doubt other CC readers with no acceptances (or a safety that turns out to be unacceptable) can benefit from the additional commentary here.</p>
<p>Many state schools allow you to apply for spring admission (I think NYU does that too). In the meantime, your son can either study abroad, work (if you can make a case with family finances), take credit courses FOR NOW at a community college, or do some meaningful volunteering work.</p>
<p>I think SUNY Stony Brook accepts applications until tomorrow. It's pretty easy to apply online.</p>
<p>Sorry, this is all I know, which isn't too much. I hope the best for your son.</p>
<p>I recommend applying to a school with rolling admissions and then transfer.</p>
<p>Several good suggestions are listed here. Without knowing your son's situation/grades/scores/overall ambition and drive, let's just assume he's a good student and just didn't have good coaching in the college application process.
1. had a friend who's child was in that position last year. They went to the high school principal and counselors and asked for assistance. The high schools do have relationships at some schools, so if your son is worthy of a college education, they have every reason to help him find a place. Friends son was admitted to a really great school and the school even found a scholarship to help with tuition.<br>
2. Rolling admission schools are a good option, too. There are a lot of top notch state schools that aren't too hard to get into, but you can obtain a great education.
3. If your son is a little immature and has some growing to do, a year at the community college and a job could be a great option.</p>
<p>hope that helps you. every parent's nightmare is no admission letter!</p>
<p>I wish I took a year to travel and volunteer...</p>
<p>Colleges want well rounded students with international perspectives -- your situation could be seen as a blessing in disguise...
take this time and do something truly beneficial :)</p>
<p>This may have been stated already, if it has, I apologize. </p>
<p>If he decides that he still wants to go to school, I would strongly advocate for him to enroll in community college, get good grades, and then enroll in Phi Theta Kappa, (PTK), PTK is the honor's society for two year colleges. It's also the backdoor into a bigger school. </p>
<p>PTK carries a great deal of weight as it signifies that a student has done the work, made good marks, and volunteers within the community. Many four year colleges offer PTK transfer scholarships as well.</p>
<p>Along with it being cheapter, a community college will not appear on the bachelor's degree once he transfers...so, you get the benefit have paying a lot less money, with the appearance that all four years of college were done at one school.</p>
<p>PTK is the secret weapon of the community college. There is lots of scholarship money to be had. </p>
<p>Peace.</p>
<p>Here's an idea: find a state school you like. Get a low-level job working at the school(you must have some kind of talent, even working in the cafeteria would do). After a year you would probably be qualified for free tuition because you are a state worker. Then go to school free! You might have to work while you are doing this though.</p>