<p>Hello,</p>
<p>So I have completed my first year at UC Irvine and finished with a 1.9 gpa, due to a D in Bio and F in Chem my first quarter. After the overall gpa result in the third quarter, I had decided to Withdraw from the University, and try applying to other private universities using my high school transcript for the Spring semester 2011. </p>
<p>My High school gpa was a 4.2, and my SAT score was 1880, and i was involved with Chambers choir, Symphonic Band, Mock Trial, Hospital volunteering, and did a lot of community service in India at different orphanages, Kidney dialysis centers, and autistic centers for the summer of 2007. </p>
<p>The problem is that I have done more than 30 units at uci, and most universities will only regard my high school transcript if i have under 30 units, otherwise they consider me a transfer student. With a 1.9 gpa, i know i cant get in. the problem is that I have done so many units at uci and fulfilled so many requirements, that I can only one year at community college. With one year, I dont think that my gpa will raise to above 3.5 gpa, especially with the class choices I have left. </p>
<p>I am looking into trying to get into the University of Washington and University of Redlands, and am trying to get a computer or aerospace engineering degree. Please give me some ideas on how to handle this situation. Thanks.</p>
<p>Okay, here’s my advice.</p>
<p>First, ask your self the following question: Are you ready to hit the books again? Meaning, you did over a year of credits at UC-Irvine and attained a 1.9 GPA and then withdrew. This means something. If perhaps you started classes at your local CC in mid-August, would you be confident enough with yourself to truly work towards all A’s?</p>
<p>If the answer to the above question is yes, then I believe your only option at this point is to enroll at your local community college. Why? Simple. Even though your GPA may not become a 3.5, hopefully you’ll work hard enough and be able to pull in as many A’s as you can. This shows to schools that you’ve academically progressed and that you’ve shown improvement. And, perhaps even retake the classes you failed. Some schools may even give you positive weight for that as well. Get back on your feet, man. You can do it, many around here have. Try and rack up some EC’s as well, work on getting Recs, etc. I’ve read enough posts around here to know miracles do happen.</p>
<p>If the answer to the above question is no, then take this Fall semester off. Go find yourself, bring up your self-esteem, get a job, volunteer, do SOMETHING. Eventually, you’ll find yourself at the point where you’ll be ready to go back to college. Just hit the ground running.</p>
<p>Good luck to you. I’m know you can do it. You just need to want it bad enough.</p>