<p>OP, you’re doing a great job preparing yourself for the next level of education, but you NEED a back-up plan. ND has told you that it’s unlikely you will be admitted from a CC. You know your stats don’t match the stats that ND is looking for. There are a lot of colleges out there that could meet your needs, but honestly, I don’t think ND will be one of them. You’ve shown maturity in turning things around for yourself - extend that by looking into schools that are a match, and that you could afford. Good luck to you.</p>