<p>Say, would it be hard for me to get in if I have a couple of F's here and there (bad soph and a bit of jr year) 1 jr year (year) + decent ACT + SAT + Recs+ 2.9/3.0 gpa and good EC's??!</p>
<p>HELP!!! I don't know if I can even get into any colleges at this point...and I don't want to go to CC and transfer after 2 years (even though i wouldnt mind but would prefer not to cause of family issues...)</p>
<p>I'm a URM btw...</p>
<p>any other colleges u guys can recommend??!</p>
<p>so far i was thinking:
Howard- MY FIRST CHOICE (atm) <333
UMN-TC (in state)
AmericanU ( i can try 2 show interest)
Virginia Common WealthU
George Mason U
James Madison
Old Dominion
St.Cloud State
UM-Duluth
More...??!</p>
<p>It's possible that i could have my couselor explain why i got bad grades,..but maybe i'd be better off without that. I reallydon't want to stay in MN because i just HATE this state so much but i can tolerate it.</p>
<p>if it helps here are my fav states: VA,MD,CT,NJ,NY,MA...</p>
<p>At this point I'm just gonna work really hard to raise my grades up to straight A's so i can finish this year strong. Also going to take a good courseload next year.</p>
<p>HELP AND SUGGESTIONS PLEASE!! :) I'm smart and have potential etc...</p>
<p>i really want to be a lawyer. intended major: political science or econ</p>
<p>You need to understand that there are while URM status gives you a bit of an advantage, it’s not enough to overcome the fact that there are many many URM students who have the complete package: great grades and SAT/ACT scores, rigorous course loads, strong EC’s and leadership positions.</p>
<p>so are u saying that i have a chance @ JMU & GMU??! :)</p>
<p>what about @ howard??! my cousin went there if that helps (really good student, went to princeton after for grad, currently works under sen. hilary clinton…)</p>
<p>If only i could reverse time :(</p>
<p>EDIT: SAT: 1820 ACT: 26 </p>
<p>will retake and hopefully score higher My ECs are decent i’m the VP of the diversity club…and maybe i could add a summer program on to the list if i get accepted into it…</p>
<p>American–no way
George Mason–doubt it
James Madison–doubt it
St. Cloud–probably a match
Howard–get your GPA up to at least a solid 3.0–then you have a bit of a chance</p>
<p>Please read the links that I included. The information is right there in black and white.
It gives direct information specific to the particular school.</p>
<p>You might have a chance at Howard. At our school most of the kids with 80-90 weighted GPA (one person was accepted with a 78 weighted GPA) and around a 1550/2400 SAT score got in. JMU looks impossible. GMU very reachy. The trick is to convince admissions committees that you have indeed turned over a new leaf. You might consider taking a gap year and doing something like Americorps - then you’d have an entire year of senior year grades to prove that you can work hard.</p>
<p>Also, before you get your heart tied to these - will you be able to afford them? Many of these do not meet 100% need and you will be unlikely to get merit. I agree that trying to get at least a 3.0 will open a few more doors. I think you will get into college, and you will have some choices, but I also want to make sure you aren’t back here wondering why you can’t afford them.</p>
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<li>i REALLY could use more college suggestions :)</li>
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<p>and…wait are you saying that if i apply for fin @ howard it will kill my chances of getting in and i won’t be offered none/barely any…i think ive seen ppl with lower gpas (2.3, 2.7s get in LOL.) but i really, really idk i’m scared…</p>
<p>atm all i’m worried about is getting IN. even if i cant get decent aid freshman year would it be possible for me to get a full ride/better aid the nxt year if i get high grade</p>
<p>The real question is how much $ you have. If your parents have $ to pay for college, there are a lot of schools that will take you-- not so much the schools on your list, but lots of decent schools.</p>
<p>If you’re not averse to Catholic schools, I will suggest two:
One school I might suggest is Xavier in Louisiana. It’s a Historically Black college in New Orleans which most kids enjoy and it’s supposed to be a wonderful school. </p>
<p>Another school you might want to consider is Catholic U. It’s in DC, well-respected and takes students with a slightly weaker gpa. </p>
<p>Other than that, you might look at some SUNYs. HBCUs will take kids with your profile but none of these schools meet full need.</p>
<p>No one is saying it will kill your chances of getting in. What we’re saying is that they will probably not give you the financial aid you need. Let’s say your EFC is $8K and their COA is $35K. These are not schools that are likely to give you an aid package for $27K-- but you can try. Just make sure you have an instate safety you can afford.</p>
<p>" all i’m worried about is getting IN. even if i cant get decent aid freshman year would it be possible for me to get a full ride/better aid the nxt year if i get high grade"</p>
<p>No, it is not possible for you to get a full ride or better aid for your second, third, or fourth year. It doesn’t work that way. The majority of the merit scholarships are given to Incoming Freshmen with high academic stats.</p>
<p>Getting in is the first obstacle. Paying for it is the bigger obstacle. Often times, financial aid is in the form of loans, not free money that doesn’t have to be paid back.</p>
<p>No, applying for FA at these schools will not hurt your chances of getting in because they do not guarantee to meet full need. And don’t depend on getting merit awards in later years because not all schools offer that to upper-classman. You need to figure out how much you and your family can spend and then be realistic in your search knowing the only aid packages you may get being an OOS student at a public school will be loans.</p>
<p>Can we not do drama here? I am hearing lots of oops, oops, oh MY GAWDDDDD happening. Calm down. Glad you are seeing the light and that grades matter. Work hard. Don’t drag yourself over the coals if there is another stumble – work toward being as mature and competent as you can be. That will help you no matter what doors open or close. </p>
<p>The usual advice is to apply to three schools (these days kids tend to do five or more). Do try for a “reach” – if Howard typically accepts just a few kids in your GPA range, then it is a Reach. Then look near and far for a school that is a strong fit for who you are right now. Look for a school with a strong program in your interests that is in your family’s price range. It may be the small college that is within 30 miles of your front door. Lastly, find a WORKABLE “safety” – no, not the culinary school advertised on late night TV – but a CC or other path that will get you a career you believe in. </p>
<p>Look at this in a positive light. When you earned those D’s and F’s, you threw away some opportunities. But you also let go of abusing yourself to obtain an elite bumper sticker (you’d be amazed at how crazy some kids/parents can get!). So, some doors are closed. </p>
<p>What’s needed now is some pragmatism. Ever see the girl who says she will loose 50 lbs by her prom/wedding? Major drama. The first three days she eats nothing but water and crackers. Then she passes out, wakes up and scarfs a double tray of brownies and hates herself. Ugh. How much better to simply recognize that she want to improve herself and set out a reasonable path to better nutrition and fitness. She may not be a petite in six weeks – but she can be proud of her progress. And so can you. </p>
<p>Since you are in Minnesota, I suggest you look at the stats for Bemidji, Winona and Minnesota State. They are also low in cost. Another option is South Dakota.</p>
<p>Do any of the Wisconsin state schools have tuition reciprocity with Minnesota? UW-Madison is certainly out of the running, but perhaps some of the smaller UW schools are a possibility?</p>
<p>eastafrobeauty- please don’t bump after just a few minutes.</p>
<p>Minnesota has tuition reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Canadian province of Manitoba.</p>
<p>In addition, Minnesota participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program which includes Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana and Missouri. The MSEP allows students in certain programs at participating institutions to pay 150% of instate tuition.</p>
<p>NOOOOO back to you.
Many people here are taking their time to try to help you.
Some reasonable school choices are sent to you and your profound critique is “eww”?</p>