<p>It’s been a few years since I’ve looked at this thread.
But just wanted to post an update!</p>
<p>I ended up taking the community college route and transferred to UCLA as a Biz Econ major against all odds 
I actually first did not get accepted, but I appealed and by some miracle got in!
I just want others to know they DO have a chance at achieving their dreams! :-* </p>