<p>Ok So I have know idea where to put this. sorry...</p>
<p>Long story short I had some family problems throught high school and ended up getting my GED in January. ( My orginal class will graduate in June)</p>
<p>I'm currently attending a local community college ( hate it) because it was my only option in January.</p>
<p>I'm currently taking 12 credits ( the schools idea)
English 110
Forensics
American History II
Math 007 (a non credit math)</p>
<p>My current grades are estimated to be...</p>
<p>English 110 High B Low A
Forensics High A Low A
American History II Low B High C (will be improved)
Math 007 (a non credit math) Low a High A</p>
<p>Our teachers are annoying and have weird grading systems, so I just estimated on how I feel I've done/tests. I"m trying really hard for all A's or 3 A's and one B.</p>
<p>My SAT scores are very very low. I have ADD (not on meds.) so finishing large tests is very difficult.</p>
<p>My biggest issue is my parents and money. They don't want me far away/don't have enough money to pay for a private/out of state school right now. My mom thinks I should just stay at the CC. I cant stand it there. I dont have a major becuase nothing in the school interests me.</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone had ever attened a 4 year school for the summer only. I think it would show my mom what I want. As well as help me find the right school.</p>
<p>My top choice is DePaul but I'm very open. </p>
<p>Has anyone done this before or am I crazy. Also how much would something like that cost. </p>
<p>Rather than lament on where you are, think about where your going. </p>
<p>Your not the first kid to pick themselves up from a crappy situation and dust themselves off, and get an education. Do what you can in this situation to get where you want to go. Nothing wrong with two years of CC and then finish at a four year. </p>
<p>"I dont have a major becuase nothing in the school interests me"
Not alot of people have a major going into college, They have an idea but your first couple of years are to get the grunt classess out of the way. So there's not alot to entertain you? Even better, you should get excellent grades and be able to transfer without a hitch to a four year. </p>
<p>Listen, it's great you're attempting what you are. Think about your long term goals for yourself. A couple years of CC won't kill you and if you do them right, the rest should be excellent. Think of where you're going not where you are....</p>
<p>XO, could you give us a bit more information? Did you take the SATs before you left high school? What were your grades like in high school? While you may not yet know what you want to major in (and that's fine) what three subjects interest you most? Can you tell us a bit about your outside interests? Will you be the first in your family to attend college, do you come from a very low income family (i.e., income below $50,000 a year), and/or are you hispanic/black/native american? Finally, what state do you currently live in?</p>
<p>Your grades this semester look great, and should be fine for DePaul, but the other information will help us give you some more targeted advice about things like financial aid, merit scholarships, etc. </p>
<p>Feel free to send me a PM if you'd rather talk privately.</p>
<p>There are a number of colleges and universities that allow summer enrollment. Financial aid for students who don't attend the college, however, is likely to be limited.</p>
<p>1 or 2 years at CC is a tried-and-true strategy for moving on to a 4-yr c/u, as you know. The thing is, you need to show your stuff while in CC, which means buckling down, focusing on your goal, and trying very hard to ignore the things you don't like.</p>
<p>As a codger (!) on these boards said: "Bloom where you are planted."</p>
<p>You are planted in your CC at present. Use this opportunity to show your mother and prospective schools what you are made of!</p>
<p>SO, hang in there for the present, and have a plan (use the resources here on CC to help with that).</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies, I'll try to answer the best I can.</p>
<p>The worst part about CC is the teachers. They are honestly not very good at there jobs. The tend to show up late. I've had much better teachers in high school. I have also heard if you transfer to a 4 year school, you will not have learned enough in you 101 classes to do well in higher classes. If that's understandable?</p>
<p>I took the SAT in October so no I was not in high school. I live in New York. I'm not the first in my family to attend college nor to I have a racial background that would provide funding. </p>
<p>My interests for majors are marketing, advertising, public relation, psychology and nutrition.</p>
<p>I had a lot of trouble in high school as I mentioned. So I really don't know what is on my transcript. I also switched schools multiple time which didn't help. My freshman year (the only year I positive what is on my transcript) I had a about 89% for the entire year.</p>
<p>I'm not sure how much money I would need because this is all new to me. </p>
<p>I'm not a parent, but my situation was somewhat similar to yours. Going into senior year of HS, I had a 2.8 GPA and 1550 on the new SAT. My mom really wanted me to go to our local community college but I was so sure(and haven't changd my mind) that I would have been totally miserable there. So, I worked my ass off 1st semester of senior year to get a 4.0, and succeeded. It brought my GPA up to a 3.0xxxx(can't remember the rest). I applied to my state U and got in. Because my grades were pretty low and my mom just finished paying my sis's Wake tuition out of pocket (we don't qualify for need-based aid), it was the state school or community college for me. My mom was still urging the latter-even offered me a new-used car if I went there for two years-but I refused. I'm at my state school and thriving academically, which was my mom's biggest worry. We get along very well, so every time I get a chance to tell her that she was wrong, I do. I am not mean about it, because I know she thought it would be best, but I knew better on this. As much experience and wisdom as our parents have, there are a few things that we kids know about our skills and abilities better than our parents. </p>
<p>I don't know much about state schools in NY. I took a look at the SUNY at Oneonta website. You can get in with a 2.8 or so, and it's only about $13,000 for instate students. That's one of the few full-fledged universities that I could find, but I didn't look all that hard. I'm sure you've seen a whole listing, you know which schools would be a good fit, and which ones are close to home(you say your mom wants you close).</p>
<p>I know many people here that are unsure of their major. If you are still totally clueless this time next year, then it's time to be concerned. You're fine for now. Is it possible your community college advisor could explain that to your parents?</p>
<p>BTW, Depaul is not in NY and it's a private, going for about $22,000/year. It could be worse, but it seems to go against what your parents are saying they will pay for. Maybe I'm not getting the whole picture...</p>