<p>Alright, fellow CCers, I think my friend won't be going to college this semester. Why? Because she didn't get into any of her colleges AT ALL. She has a B+ GPA but a 1200 SAT score( Crit, Writing, Math all together). I think it might've been because she took remedial classes but I don't think that can be it. She got into one college and she realized she didn't like it. I suggested to her that she go to community college and then transfer out or retake the SATs and applying but I seriously don't know.</p>
<p>She applied to a few CUNYs, NYIT, Pace University, St. John’s and Fordham U. She’s applying for SUNY Buffalo and Geneseo but I told her that her SATS need to be at least 510 + to get into most SUNYs.</p>
<p>^ That would be the best option for her. and yes a 1200 is really low, so I don’t understand why she even applied to SUNY’s in the first place. She can transfer if anything if she attends Community College.</p>
<p>Ready for a story of screwedom of epic proportions (granted the kid didn’t act very intelligently). So, a kid in my grade applied to 13 colleges. He is pretty intelligent and had good stats. He did lack in the EC’s though. Anyway, all of the colleges he applied to were top colleges, probably the “worst” being maybe Brandeis. He never listened to anyone who was trying to tell him that he should apply to a safety just in case even though most people thought he would get into at least one of his colleges. So April 1st came around, and he received 9 denials of admission and 4 waistlistings. Well this was not good for him, and he was pretty upset, as he should have been. He did everything he needed to try and work with these waitlistings and was confident he would eventually get into Brandeis. Well, that was a good plan, until we had a random drug search and they found weed in his car. He also then was later charged with dealing. There went any chances of him getting of the waitlist. Still unsure of his plans next year. Probably a dreaded year at a CC then a transfer, but who knows?</p>
<p>She has a B+ GPA but a 1200 SAT score( Crit, Writing, Math all together). I think it might’ve been because she took remedial classes but I don’t think that can be it.</p>
<p>Well, if she took remedial classes, then that could contribute to the rejections along with her test scores. She may not have taken enough of the required classes if her schedule had to include remedial classes. A B+ average in a curriculum that included remedial classes may not be enough for those colleges.</p>
<p>She will likely have to start at a CC unless her family has the money to send her to one of those small privates that will accept all applicants.</p>
<p>I think that plagarism might’ve limited her as well. The only reason why she took remedials was b/c she came from school out of my state as a sophomore and was behind b/c of different state curriculum, but I think if she would’ve had an interview with a few colleges it might’ve heightened her chances a little.</p>
<p>Meekuh, tell her to save her money and not to bother applying to Geneseo or Buffalo. She will not get in. Her rigor of classes is lacking (remedial classes) and her SAT score is far too low. </p>
<p>Her best option is to attend a community college. If she can prove herself academically by earning a strong gpa and getting good professor recommendations, she can transfer later on.</p>
<p>Based on the info in your original post, she’s not ready academically for a 4-year college.</p>
<p>There are plenty of colleges that take students with her gpa and scores, but particularly private colleges are wary of accepting students who have been found to have plagiarized or have done other types of academic dishonesty.</p>
<p>Still, there are some 4-year colleges accepting students still.</p>
<p>I would be wary of applying so late in the game. Many schools from Sally Rubenstone’s generous compilation state that they are no longer offering financial aid, so if your friend needs aid beyond federal entitlements that she may qualify for she might have some trouble.</p>
<p>Community college, definitely. My sister is a prof at a local comm college (in NY) that is very good. She teaches remedial writing (noncredit) as well as credit courses. A few points:</p>
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<li><p>When applying, friend should be clear on what was learned after the plagiarism incident. My sister has been telling me about students in her classes who have been plagiarizing - their stories, the ramifications. This is a very serious offense (not to mention so easy to catch with google).</p></li>
<li><p>Focus and be determined at CC. My sister also tells me great stories about students with various circumstances who do all they can to turn their lives around through education. Show interest and dedication. It is possible if the student is serious.</p></li>
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