<p>ALright guys I need help with finding out what kind of scholarships I can qualfy for. I tell you guys something about me to help figure out what i qyalify for.
from Philadelphia, PA
I went to one of the top schools in my city: Prep Charter High School
I am enrolled in community college in a dual enrollment program with my high school
gpa=2.335(yes I know its low but there where some things going on in my life that I don't feel comfortable discussing)
act=19
Child of a single parent household
Low income
football and baseball player
looking to be a journalist
Italian american</p>
<p>If finances are a primary concern as you seem to imply you are with your GPA and ACT score you are much better served sticking with a local CC that has a strong transfer program and saving as much as you can for two years at a uni or college. I am certain there are colleges/unis that would accept you with your GPA and ACT score if not as an outright student with some remedial assitance it might not be the best use of whatever finances you have available. Do take time to talk to your guidance office as they will have the best ideas about how you will fit in regionally. If your athletics are very strong you could talk to your coach or athletic director and see if they have any ideas. The best bet scholarships are often local and your guidance office will have information. National scholarships and random college specific scholarships will be long shots for you and probably not the best use of your time. It will take some work on your part but it is a better path to focus locally with a higher probability of the best outcome. If your prep school is strong that will also be known better in your region than nationally and may put some light on your potential.</p>
<p>*gpa=2.335(yes I know its low but there where some things going on in my life that I don’t feel comfortable discussing)
act=19
Child of a single parent household
Low income
football and baseball player
looking to be a journalist
Italian american *</p>
<p>I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that scholarships are for awards for good stats. Since money is an issue and your stats are low, you need to start at your local community college.</p>
<p>I agree with others. Your best bet is to enroll for an associates degree at your community college. You need to demonstrate that you are going to be able to handle the rigors of college studies before most four year colleges will even take a risk on accepting you. It is highly unlikely that you would qualify for any kind of merit (based on academic stats) with your current GPA or ACT scores.</p>
<p>Many community colleges have articulation agreements with four year schools. This means that if you satisfactorily complete your community college courses (I’m not sure a 2.33 GPA would be considered satisfactory so you might need to do a bit better than that…you would need to talk to the cc advisor for this info), you will be automatically accepted at the four year school. SOME of these four year schools do offer merit awards that are specifically FOR transfer students from community colleges.</p>
<p>The only rub I see in your plan…be very careful that you don’t take TOO many courses at the community college. Don’t exceed the amount needed for completing of two years of cc study.</p>
<p>NOW…here’s the thing…you will need to do very well at your CC to be considered for a merit scholarship at a four year university. If your GPA continues to be under 3.0, you probably won’t qualify for merit aid anywhere. I realize you have some things going on in your life, but for college financial aid, you will need to demonstrate that you are able to do well enough DESPITE the obstacles in your life.</p>