<p>After high school I went to a local community college during a time period where I really had no ambition or idea what I was doing. Going to school without any regard or hope for my future, I flopped horribly and my GPA fell to 2.09, and due to an error they made with my loans I am no longer enrolled in that school. Unfortunately, before this happened, I attained 33 credits at that school, mostly in electives that are entirely meaningless to my chosen major (Business/Economics) because I had no chosen any major yet.</p>
<p>I'm looking to go to state schools mostly in the northeast/New York/Pennsylvania/New Jersey area. Rutgers and Penn State are the ones I've really had in mind and I'm also open to schools in Massachusetts/Vermont. I'm not looking for any fancy Ivy Leagues or anything.</p>
<p>I was wondering if it would be possible to forgo those credits entirely and apply to schools based solely on my high school credentials:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.25
ACT: 27 (before the addition of the new written test making the highest possible score 31)
SAT: Have not yet taken, will take in January if it would be helpful.
Extra Curriculars: Member of school choirs, member of school academic team, member of the international club, had roles in a number of local plays, worked and volunteered at a couple area nursing homes, played on the school dodgeball team, member of French club, and I'm sure there are a few other things that are slipping my mind at the moment. I also had a long term position as an office temp in a position where at times I was in a pretty decent management role. Not a whole lot, I know.</p>
<p>I don't know if that would be helpful or if I'm entirely screwed either way. I'm just finally ready to work toward my future and make a serious attempt at it, and I'm hoping I haven't messed it up too badly.</p>
<p>hm… i wish you the best of luck. you situation is definitely unique, you should probably ask an college administrator about this… I wouldn’t see why not so good luck!</p>
<p>After 33 credits at an accredited college or university in the US you are a transfer student. There is no way you can hide your record, so what you will need to be able to do is to demonstrate that you are now older/wiser/more focused, and that you will do well in the new major field. Since you have fewer than 60 credits, most colleges/universities will want to see your HS transcript and ACT/SAT test scores. Since you have been working, your work history is now something that the admissions offices can take into account.</p>
<p>Pick out two or three colleges/universities that are interesting to you and get in touch with their transfer admissions officers. Make appointments to sit down in person and discuss your situation with one or two of them. Large public universities see applicants like you all the time, and they will be able to advise you on the steps that you need to take.</p>
<p>You have to look at the rules of the colleges where you want to apply. At almost all schools you are not allowed to ignore college classes you have taken after graduating HS. Whether you would still be considered a frosh for purposes of admission may vary by institution, but you can’t “forget” about it and apply as a brand-new frosh, pretending you had not enrolled in college.</p>
<p>For one thing, that’s fraud, and most schools will withdraw your acceptance if they find out or kick you out if you’re enrolled. For a 2nd, its easily caught. There are companies specifically set up to track college student enrollment, so it’s highly likely they have your name. And you’ve left even more trails. By getting involved in Financial Aid you’ve created records that your new school MUST check in order to ensure you’re not violating limits on the amount of aid that can be given.</p>