<p>I've decided that I'd like to major in journalism during college and minor in Spanish. I don't have the best grades, partially because I have been through a few high schools; one public, one private, and now I do independent study through the University of Nebraska(which does offer a Diploma and College Prep cirriculum). The switches were due mainly to a chronic illness that has since subsided. I took my ACTs and got an overall 24...the writing has yet to be graded, though. I recieved a score of 21 in both Math and Science, a 24 in English, and a 29 in Reading. As of now, I'm not really even sure of my overall GPA, but it's about a 3.4 or 3.5. I'm only planning on taking three years of math and sciences each, but extra credits in English and Languages. By the time I graduate hopefully in December, I will have a total of 9 years of Foreign Language (French; 4, Spanish; 4, Latin; 1) as well as general and Advanced English credits. I am a resident in Wisconsin.</p>
<p>Basically I am just wondering, with that background, which schools I could aim for. Would it be better to settle for a school with not as good of a reputation for the first few years, and then switch? I'm passionate about it, so I will do it either way, but am really just looking for a direction in which to head. Any suggestions would be helpful!</p>
<p>Edit: I don't really have a preference as to where the school is located or what kind of school it is...I feel that I can adapt quite well. Additionally, I am confident in my essay writing skills. Financial aid would not be a problem as it is not needed. The only extra cirriculars that I have would be considered outside of school...flute, piano, guitar, voice, and flute lessons. While at my first high school I participated in the musicals there, and have some volunteer work under my belt. I've held 2 steady jobs for about 1 year now. I am 16 and plan to graduate by December or January.</p>