<p>I am applying to Ohio State University in hopes to be there this spring. I have a weird story, but one I hope they consider. I graduated high school and entered a community college as a non-serious student. I did not do well my first semester and was put on academic probation. (I had a 1.9 GPA). A year as gone by and I have completely turned things around. I took four summer classes this summer also, and ended up doing well, 3 As and 1 B. Unfortunately, my GPA wasn’t at my goal of a 3.0-3.2. It is a 2.86. Although this is an extreme improvement from only a year ago, I was hoping for some strong letters of recommendation to help me. I called Ohio State and they told me they aren’t even considered for transfer students. Just college work is considered. I feel pretty hopeless, and was wondering if explaining my story in my personal statement would be worth it?? I hear colleges like success stories and do look for upward trends in grades, which would definitely help me out… It’s just OSU is so big, I am hoping they actually do take time to read all of the personal statements.</p>
<p>On the application you are alloted a brief chance to describe any conditions that may have negatively impacted your performance, or also to give a reason why you had breaks in your education. </p>
<p>Honestly, I think the key for you will be your recent grades. Don’t stress over what can’t be controlled. My advice is to do absolutely phenomenal this fall. Get a 4.0 and leave absolutely no doubt. If you apply and they don’t accept you, enroll for another semester and repeat. If you do that, and get nothing but A’s, I can almost guarantee you get in. </p>
<p>Just keep in mind that this is the school you want to be at, and if you want it badly enough, there is a way in. Good luck.</p>