<p>I am 17 and I have screwed up my life I have a 1.5 gpa and a 19 act score, I'm a senior now and somewhat doing better this year but I don't think this year will count that much cause I have to start applying now but idk where to apply cause no one will accept me, I don't do any sports or activities and have no talent I'm a sad person and idk what to do with my life, will any college accept me? Any advice anyone please I am scared desperate and NEED help pls idk what to do </p>
<p>Frankly with that GPA, I think your best might be community college. If you work hard, and do well senior year (do you think you can get all Bs?), and continue that into 1st year of CC, you have a much better chance at getting in to a decent four-year school.</p>
<p>This is a completely legit way to transition to a good state school, lots of students do it just to save a few $$$.</p>
<p>I would not worry one bit about sports or activities at this point (most schools won’t let you play sports or participate in plays, etc with a 1.5 anyway). Put it out of your mind, because the schools you will be applying to won’t care about extra curricular activities anyway.</p>
<p>The 19 ACT is not what will keep you out of a school, that is within the range for a lot of great schools. You can use this site to get a list of schools by state where a 19 will give you a “good” chance of admission:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.collegesimply.com/guides/19-on-the-act/”>http://www.collegesimply.com/guides/19-on-the-act/</a></p>
<p>You want to be in the 25%-75% range which shows what the middle 50% of students scored on the ACT. Because of your GPA there is almost no chance of you getting in to any of those schools if you are below the 25%, and frankly the “good” chance schools are more like mediums for you.</p>
<p>The GPA is extremely low. Focusing on academics senior year (instead of college applications, or whatever else you are doing) is the best plan for your future. Get that GPA up senior year, do well in CC and you will have some better options for a Sophomore year transfer.</p>
<p>There is still lots of time before the Jan 1/15 deadline. Do not freak out. And if that doesn’t work out there are lots of schools that take applications all the way up to September.</p>
<p>You’ll need to answer some more questions to get much help here:</p>
<p>What state do you live in? How much can you or your parents afford for school? Do you work during the school year? Would you consider night school?</p>
<p>What does your academic record look like? Are your grades rising or falling? Is there any particular reason your GPA is so low? </p>
<p>Are you on track to graduate? Community college or an open entry state university might be viable options if you are ready to buckle down with academics. Alternatively, vocational schools or the military would also be viable options for you. Start thinking about what kind of work interests you (office based, non-office indoors or outdoors, artistic vs. mechanical skills etc) and then you can figure out how to get started. </p>
<p>Further, some JoCos have formal agreements with major, in-state, public universities to guarantee both junior status acceptance and transfer of all academic hours, IF the student meets certain defined performance standards for his four JoCo semesters. That sounds idea for your situation. </p>
<p>@ormdad I live in Illinois and yes my parents are paying for college, it’s not like I’m less fortunate I live in one of the richest suburbs in the country and go to one of the best schools, I’ve just been depressed and sad. I’ve never really told anyone or gotten help and no I’ve never worked or had a job I’m kind of a loser and haven’t done anything with my life and I’m trying to get them up this year I am retaking the act but I don’t think I’ll do that much better , what if I don’t get accepted into community college either ?</p>
<p>"… I’ve just been depressed and sad. I’ve never really told anyone or gotten help…"</p>
<p>Well then that is what you need to deal with first. Every one who knows your GPA has a sense that something is not right in your life, so go ask the guidance counselor at your school, or your physician, or a teacher you trust, or another reliable adult for help with getting the depressed and sad thing under control. Until you have a handle on that, it will be hard to do well in college.</p>
<p>Most community colleges are open enrollment. That means that if you do graduate from high school, they will let you in. Some community colleges have extra admission requirements for certain majors. You can find out about this by speaking with the admissions office at the community colleges that are close enough for you to attend.</p>
<p>There is a way forward. 1) Research your local community colleges’ admission requirements. 2) Ask your primary care doctor or school counselor for a recommendation to a psychotherapist who specializes in teens. 3) Ask your school counselor if you might have an undiagnosed learning difference, and if so, then request an evaluation. Because if one’s getting in the way now, it’s not going to get better in college without being addressed soon. (If there’s an LD discovered or impairing mood disorder, you might enter into the world of IEPs, and that’s a whole other to-do list.) 4) If you don’t score higher in your ACTs, then just take the remedial English and math courses at the community college. You have to earn C or higher grades if you want your community college courses to transfer into a 4-year school. Check into the Illinois Articulation Agreement between your community college and the 4-year schools in that state. 5) Don’t be scared. You’ll be fine. You will progress in a way that’s excellent for your own unique circumstances. Look forward. </p>
<p>You’re exactly what CC’s are for. Repair time!</p>
<p>You already know what you need to do, and you currently are trying to do better.</p>
<p>However, you likely do NOT have that great of a foundation so that can be had at a CC.</p>
<p>Instead of kicking yourself, make lemonades out of lemons and visit your local CC and see what is offered. You may have to take a sub100 math or english class depending, but that is ok. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I think this is a ■■■■■ post especially with that screen name.</p>
<p>Community colleges tend to have open-door admissions policies. I think the only requirement at all/most Illinois CCs is a high school diploma. That is definitely the case for Elgin CC and Prairie State.</p>
<p>@DrGoogle I agree the scenario is unlikely, but you never know. And also you don’t know who else is reading these threads. It may help someone else in a similar situation who doesn’t have the courage to post.</p>
<p>@drgoogle @ormdad haha seriously? What is there to ■■■■■ on here? Are you that ignorant? My situation just SUCKS and that’s why I’m seeking ANY help. I’m honestly so confused and stuck and hopeless honestly it’s so hard to understand like this feeling I have is so low and heavy why would I waste my time trolling on here? Not sure what I would get out of it?</p>
<p>Typical defense mechanism of a ■■■■■.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, CC is the best option for anyone who may be in your scenario. If one is able to bring himself/herself together in CC, they can make a successful transition to a 4year university. However things will have to change in how academics are approached / emotions dealt with if that was the cause of the subpar GPA in high school.</p>
<p>Have you thought about other options than college, in particular, any options other than college <em>right after graduating</em>?</p>
<p>If your parents can pay for college, they can pay for you to go to a trade school. They can help you when you take an unpaid apprenticeship.</p>
<p>What do you want to do with your life? Do you want to go to college? Do you want to take more classes that you’ll do poorly in? Or do you think something will change?</p>
<p>Absolutely no one should feel bad about not qualifying for college when they graduate HS. I know a 23 year old who has gone to CC for four years, and still has not gotten her two year degree. She would have been better off working.</p>
<p>What you desperately need is a mentor who you can talk to, a teacher or other adult who can listen to you and help you figure out what to do when June arrives. I do NOT think that you should just say “oh, I’ll go to CC” as if your grades would magically improve.</p>
<p>Ask your family for help getting you a job after you graduate HS. The pay will be poor, but it will give you time to think about what you really want to do. If your family can afford to have you take a few courses part-time, you could prove that you can go to CC if you want to.</p>
<p>A friend told me a story about his cousin, who didn’t start college until age 28, and ended up becoming a famous surgeon. At 18, the cousin had no idea what he wanted to do or why. Maybe you will end up like that.</p>
<p>Because there was one similar to your post that was shut down not too long ago.
My guess is that it comes back as another screen name.
But honestly if this is a real post, community college is your best route. Stress free.</p>
<p>Actually several posts with the same desperation.</p>
<p>+1 on CC and then if you are doing well and gotten yourself together transfer to a 4 year college of your liking. Not everyone is ready to jump into the traditional 4 year college experience right after high school. If you are feeling down, this is probably not the time to go away to college as it can be a very stressful transition. Where do your parents think you should be applying?</p>
<p>@drgoogle @steciphon I’m sure there are many posts because why would some one with a 4.0 gpa come here and ask for help desperately.</p>
<p>I’m Actually really smart I was in all top classes all thought out middle school and something just happened in high school, I got lazy and didn’t care and I have a mindset that school is pointless and that not what life is about, I still have this kind set but I regret not trying now OBVI and I knew I would but I didn’t do anything about it… But yes I do wanna go to college cause I wanna be something , I feel like it’s hard to get a well paying job without a college education so I’m trying senior year and if I can get into cc I’m gonna try really hard</p>
<p>I agree with everyone about community college. I actually did that myself and it was fine! My situation was similar to yours; I was actually a smart kid but I got terribly off track in high school, and I was really depressed the whole time. When it came time for college there was absolutely no way I could go the traditional route because my high school record was so horrible. 
But I ended up going to community college and it worked out just fine. As I grew older my depression got better (being a teenager was the hardest time of my life, and it did get better), I met a lot of friends at community college, and I actually had a good time! I think it is a really good option for you. There is no going back in time to do things differently, but you don’t need to do that, you just need to look on the bright side and embrace community college. You might find that you actually like it a lot more than high school!</p>