<p>My acceptance to the university just got rescinded. I am heartbroken; in utter disbelief. Thirteen years of schooling, graduated with honors, and I get rescinded for having 2 D's in my last semester of my senior year. I've never had a D ever; but I basically stopped caring once I neared the end of senior year. BIG mistake. </p>
<p>I cried for two and half hours straight when I got the phone call. I never cry. My life and future changed drastically within the span of a five minute phone call.</p>
<p>The woman told me I could do community college and then transfer to FSU. Really? Community college? That's what all my hard work and effort has amounted to. How embarrassing...to tell my family, my friends...I got kicked out of college before it even began.</p>
<p>I don't mean to come here and moan about how life isn't fair, "how could this happen to me," etc. But if anyone has any advice, or knows anyone who has gone through a similar situation, it would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your spot in the freshmen class at FSU due to senioritis. This year was much more competitive than ever before and I can only imagine that there is a wait-listed student who did not let their grades slip that is having the opposite reaction to yourself when they got their phone call with an opening.</p>
<p>Lessons one learns as young adults can be life changing. It seems like the end of the world right now but really this could be the start of something even better for you if you make the necessary adjustments so mistakes are not repeated in the future. </p>
<p>There are many other errors young people make that could have much more permanent and severe consequences than having to attend community college before transferring to a university. You could also try to gain admission to one of the less competitive state or private universities if you prefer that route.</p>
<p>You will be surprised but there are very bright students and mature adults attending community college and many graduate with 4.0 in the honors program. There are also many former university students who lost focus during their freshmen year and end up in the same community college classes as you. The classes are smaller, less expensive, attendance is mandatory and many times the professors also teach at the university or are industry experts. </p>
<p>I am sorry about your disappointment but this new path may lead you to an even better future if you decide to do your best with the cards that you were dealt. I wish you great success and happiness.</p>
<p>I am so sorry this happened to you. It could have easily been my daughter as she was headed down the same path, but with the help of her great teachers I think she turned it around. My fear is that she might not have learned from her mistake and will repeat it in college. You, on the other hand, will probably never take your future for granted as you are now paying a big price for your mistake. Yes, having to tell everyone your change of plans will be painful. But the best way would be to admit your mistakes and hold your head up as you make the best plans you can for your future. Don't wallow in the past. Remember this is just temporary. I don't think you are alone. You are brave in sharing your story.</p>
<p>FSUNole - So sorry. Cybermom and gato1 offer great advice. I know it doesn't make it any easier. What a bummer! I don't know what the process is from here...but I really think you'll end up at FSU in the long run, if that's what you want. Thinking of you.</p>
<p>I'm sorry to hear that your acceptance was rescinded. It must be very frustrating. Maybe you could take a gap year and reapply next year (as long as it's a productive gap year). Maybe take some classes at a local CC to prove that you can handle the workload.</p>
<p>I recall one of your previous threads on 4/23/08
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I have pulled up my grades significantly since then...nearly all A's; I am just worried about the other term's grades. I hope I'm still a nole by June!
<p>I'd suggest calling or visiting Admissions (make an appointment) and exploring all options. The effort will be noticed and may help. Have your parents help with this.</p>
<p>Remember that TCC is a feeder school into FSU and can provide a way out still in close association with the university (see: TCC</a> Home - Tallahassee Community College)</p>
<p>Senioritis is a real issue with students. High school is a tough time enough as is, and it would appear goals dear to you are wrested away at the worst possible time after so much hard work (and a little slacking ;)).</p>
<p>You are not alone in this. Thousands of applicants did not even get a look and were never offered a chance.</p>
<p>An MD I saw some time ago recently graduated from UF's med school. He attended community college for his first two years, having been denied entry to larger schools. It all depends on the effort of the individual.</p>
<p>Pistolen, the "nearly" all A's included those two D's. The rest of the grades were A's.</p>
<p>Jude36, I graduated with honors because of my GPA. I did well the years before that, it was just that I slipped up my senior year.</p>
<p>You guys offer some valid points and I appreciate it =]
I'm exploring my options...my hope is that after a semester at community college i will transfer to FSU in the spring (which they said is very possible if i hold A's and B's). Not the ideal route, and definitely a deviation from my plan, but it's not the end of the world.</p>
<p>So sorry to hear about your rescission. It sounds as if you are carefully weighing out your options. By staying positive and focused you will find yourself at FSU before you know it! We are all pulling for you!</p>
<p>You have a good attitude about this, and I commend you for it. It sounds like you're taking this experience and actually learning something from it.</p>
<p>Good luck, and I mean that wholeheartedly. You won't need luck in the future, though, will you? :)</p>
<p>that really sucks. I'm sorry to hear about it. im about to be a soph and everyone told me that this year's freshman class was really competitive. TCC is a good comm college and i would recommend doing that and then transferring. i guess sometimes things happen in life that teach us not to take them for granted? good luck.</p>
<p>I started thinking about this thread today, wondering how FSU, or any of the colleges for that matter, know about a senior's drop in grades. Surely they don't call the high schools during the year for a followup, do they? </p>
<p>happened at my son's school. It was a D in a class that was not even required, just an extra science class. When the guidance counselor called and begged on the student's behalf, they said they had a huge kist of equally qualified people on wait lists who did not screw up senior year.</p>
<p>The final transcripts are sent to the college in June after the student graduates. If there was a drop in grades like there was in this case, FSU can and did rescind the acceptance. Every college says the same thing that the acceptance is subject to receiving final grades.</p>
<p>For students in the second application period they WILL OFTEN ask for updated transcripts from the first half of the year. For some, their HS semester ends in Dec and for others Jan, but for the second app group, they may request/require a half year transcript, esp for those on block scheduling who complete half of their senior courses at that time. For ALL students, you cannot matriculate/enroll at FSU (or most any college/university) until they have your FINAL HS transcript, and high schools know this. During the final week or two of school, when the high school is preparing students for graduation, they will ask the seniors to submit the name of the college they have accepted so that the final transcript will be sent. If one is not received, FSU will put a hold on that students account and that student will not be able to register for classes etc at orientation until the transcript is submitted. </p>
<p>Last year, FSU emailed all students accepted, reminding them that their acceptance was conditional and dependent upon the maintaining their grades and successfully completing high school. It warned that if grades fell off, that admission could be rescinded. </p>
<p>There was at least 2-3 posters here that were rescinded, and posts about others that posters knew of. </p>
<p>This is not unique to FSU. All colleges and universities warn students about senioritis. Many take it very seriously. The UC system is one that rescinds for any D's senior year or a GPA that falls under a certain level. It is definately not over when you receive the acceptance letter.</p>