Schools For A Fresh Start

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi everyone. I am a 19 year old in (what should be) my second semester of my freshman year at Bucknell University. However, after a bit of a tumultuous ride including both physical and mental issues, I am currently withdrawn from the university. The classification of the withdrawal will likely be medical, but my first semester grades at Bucknell are far from ideal; returning is most likely out of the picture. </p>

<p>My current plan is to take summer courses and spend the next year at local community college. One year is as long as I would want to be home, though. What happens after that year is concerning. My high school GPA is a 92 on a 100 pt. scale and my SAT is a 2110. College GPA could be a major setback at highly selective schools.</p>

<p>After earning good grades in my next year at community college, what schools would I realistically be in contention for? I am looking for a student body similar to that of Bucknell's, but the transfer of credits to private schools is a bit concerning. The first schools I have looked into include Ole Miss and Clemson. Any further suggestions? Schools with a higher likelihood to accept transfer students would be great, as well. Thanks. </p>

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<p>Your first concern academically should be to get your overall GPA upto the minimum required for transfer at your schools of interest. That is frequently a 2.5. Your high school GPA and your SAT will be less important. A 2.5 helps to assure the transfer college that you’re capable of work above 2.5, sort of a safe GPA for anyone whose been on academic probation. In order to do that, you’re going to need a 3.0 or higher for one or two semesters. Learn how to calculate your cumulative GPA so that you know at all times what your cumulative GPA is and what you need to get in this or that course in order to transfer. Lots of students go on probation and then come back and do very well. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Oh, one more thing. When you transfer to your new 4-yr college, at the new college your GPA starts all over again. Grad and prof schools and employers will still want to see all your transcripts, but you can say that for the last 2 years or more you’ve been earning a GPA you can take pride in. </p>

<p>Talk to the transfer admissions officers at the schools you’re interested in. Get them to help you and, eventually, to invest in you.</p>