<p>I haven't done any community service, and I'm going to be a junior next year (well, not really...-*explanation below-).</p>
<p>I haven't taken up any extracurriculars, either.</p>
<p>I have a 3.0 H.S. GPA as of yet.</p>
<p>*I dropped out of high school after my first semester of sophomore year because I was under stress--my best friends turned the entire school against me, and had me ostracized. I'd rather not go into detail, but it was an awful experience in which my academic performance deteriorated.</p>
<p>It's taken such a toll on me--and what makes it worse is that I know they're all going to good colleges because, unlike me, at least they kept their grades up while they were ruining my life. And they've been building their resumes like I should have been this entire time.</p>
<p>I've always had such high expectations of myself, and often that was the only motivation I had. That motivation served me well, though--my grades were great while I still had that. But they destroyed that quickly, and went on their merry way. My dad went to Harvard, and my brother went to Yale. I must be such a complete disappointment to him.</p>
<p>So now that I've dropped out, and locked myself in my room for the past four months (while home-schooling/getting even more depressed about my entire situation), I have this entire summer to build up my resume, and in August, take the GED. After that, I start classes at community college, and that's where I'll be for the next two years. </p>
<p>These are my schools (reach and otherwise):
-University of Southern California
-Temple University
-Tulane University
-Johns Hopkins University
-Goucher College
-University of Miami (I really, really want to go to UM, if possible...)</p>
<p>Please tell me what I can do.</p>
<p>Info:</p>
<p>-I want to major in Psychology. I'm a kind-hearted person, and I try to do the right thing, always. I want to be a child/adolescent psychologist...</p>
<p>-I'm a fast runner, and I'm definitely going to join the Track team at community college. </p>
<p>-I'm Interested In: Film/Literature, Creative Writing, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Drama/Theater, Music (Guitar, Piano, Vocals).</p>
<p>-There are a lot of things I want to do, and I want to get to do them all. I don't care how overwhelming it may be for me, I don't have time to pace myself, at this point.</p>
<p>-I took the SAT Diagnostic in January and scored a 1450. I took it again in April and I scored a 1690. If I keep this up, my SAT score shouldn't be a problem. I'll keep doing my best.</p>
<p>-I want to take a lot of Psych courses to emphasize my interest in majoring in Psychology. I took all Honors/AP courses in high school. I really want to know what I can do so that I at least have a fighting chance. I would do anything. </p>
<p>-I am so angry, and hurt, and I want to channel that into getting into the best college I possibly can. I'll push all my limits. I'll cross any boundary, overcome any obstacle. I just need a clear path, and some advice.</p>
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<p>What do you suggest I do, over the summer? What do I really, really need to work on during my time at community college? How should I approach my unique circumstances? How can I increase my chances (if even a little)? I really, really do need help, and advice, and any kind of reassurance (if any). It would mean so much to me if I got some helpful advice. Thanks for your time.</p>
I’m really sorry about that and I’m glad you’re picking yourself up.</p>