<p>Hey I'm new here, so hello! Well I guess I'll start by explaining my story, I went to a community college a few years ago and I messed up pretty bad academically (Getting C's, D's and F's) pretty much because I took everything for granted. Don't get me wrong, I'm not stupid, just lazy (which could be a trait of stupidity). I recently applied to a new community college to have a fresh clean start, but I've recently found out that when applying to a University (I plan on attending San Diego State University) they require that ALL post high school transcripts be submitted. There is no way that it can be avoided and I don't plan on expulsion from the University if i did choose to omit it. My question to you guys is, has anyone experienced this situation and how did it go? If my grades for the next Community college is excellent would there be a way for them to look past that and will my GPA be affected? Oh, and please don't judge me, I've heard the "you shouldn't have screwed up in the first place" many times.</p>
<p>You should take this question to the Transfer Forum (go to the main page where all of the forums are listed, and scroll down to find it). There are a number of threads there on this topic, and there is a sub-forum specifically for transfers in the California system.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, new good grades are taken as a sign that you have grown up since you got those old bad grades, and even if not quite all is forgiven, at least some of it is. To find out more about your personal options, make an appointment with the transfer advisor at your new CC, and talk about your specific situation.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>