<p>I was not a very good student in high school. I didn't apply myself at all (until senior year), therefore I only managed a 1440 on my SAT. I finished high school with somewhere in the 2s for my GPA, I can't remember exactly.</p>
<p>From senior year on, I have experienced a huge improvement in my enthusiasm for school. I currently have a 3.7 GPA at the state college I am attending and plan to only improve as I continue.</p>
<p>After I earn my associates, I would like to transfer to a university to continue my education. I know that my poor high school GPA and SAT scores will greatly reduce my options. I know that I have the ability within myself to be successful, but having a late start in building a solid academic history doesn't look very good when compared with my peers.</p>
<p>My question is, if I retake the SAT and/or ACT (I'm not sure which to choose if so. One college I'm looking at requires SAT subject tests along with the regular scores), will the colleges disregard the post high school scores or will they accept the tests taken while I am attending college.</p>
<p>Any insight would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I’m kind of in the same boat right now. I actually dropped out of high school my sophomore year, and I’m now at a community college working on my associates, with plans to move to a 4-year university. I also never even took my ACT’s.</p>
<p>Once you get your associates, your high school record won’t really be of a huge concern. With transfer students, especially once an associates has been awarded, universities are primarily going to be looking at your college record. ACT/SAT scores aren’t even necessary at all schools, but they will certainly help. I’m planning on taking the ACT’s once I’ve gotten another year or so of math completed. As far as I know, you’re only required to submit the highest scores, so your lower SAT scores shouldn’t really be a concern. The important thing is that you can show that you’re dedicated to your education, and maintaining a solid GPA in your CC is the key to that.</p>
<p>Another perk to transferring in this type of situation, is that extracurricular activities are of less importance. They certainly don’t hurt, but an admissions board isn’t going to put as much weight on them as they would on a fresh out of high school student, as long as you’ve shown academic dedication.</p>
<p>I feel your situation though, I had a lot of doubts about whether or not I’d be able to transfer to a good school after I’m done with my associates…but it’s very possible. The chances of getting into a top school like Yale, Harvard or UChicago are slim to none at best, but as long as you keep your grades up and do well on your ACT/SAT’s, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t get accepted into a very good school.</p>
<p>Thank you for the reply.</p>
<p>Good luck on your journey</p>