<p>Hey guys. </p>
<p>I'm in a bad situation. </p>
<p>I don't have a good SAT score. It's around a 1900. ACT score is embarrassing. </p>
<p>GPA is a little lower than a 3.5</p>
<p>I just asked for recommendations yesterday. </p>
<p>Trying to go to Ivy Leagues, some private, and some state schools. </p>
<p>I'm not sure if I will be able to finish the applications and go to college. </p>
<p>Will I still be able to send off my application without all of my recommendations?</p>
<p>You will…</p>
<p>For the Ivies and other prestigious schools, you’re kinda screwed unless you have some really stellar achievement somewhere else. Should’ve asked for those recommendations earlier…</p>
<p>Yeah I know. All of my dreams are crushed now. Something I should be happy about.</p>
<p>My college dreams are quickly falling apart. My family immigrated here from Ecuador and we have successfully created a lot from nothing. No one in my family has had the pleasure to attend college. This is unacceptable for me.</p>
<p>There are plenty of colleges you can attend. No need for all this drama.</p>
<p>Agree with mommaj, you can go to any of hundreds of colleges with your stats. Do some research, plenty of schools still have apps open.</p>
<p>Use the College Selection engine available on the CC main page.</p>
<p>What state do you live in? Many public universities, including the main campuses, do not require teacher recommendations. Many also offer rolling admissions so that students hear before the typical April 1 date. </p>
<p>Your instate public university is typically a student’s financial and academic safety. Again, depending on what state you are in, that may be true for you. Out of state publics may be great admissions options but may not be financially feasible because they typically do not offer financial aid to out of state students (because their mission is to educate their own residents).</p>
<p>More information about where you live and what your financial aid needs may be would help this group offer suggestions about specific schools.</p>
<p>There are many, many colleges besides the Ivies and top privates that would accept you and give you an excellent education. Don’t freak out.</p>
<p>Don’t stress out! I’m a bit more screwed than that, hah… I can’t get to my counselor and will NEED to peddle the principal today to see that my transcripts are even sent…</p>
<p>Also, being the first in your family to attend college is a big bonus for you.</p>
<p>“You’re dreams are crushed because you wont get into an Ivy.” You seriously need some better perspective on life, dude.</p>
<p>Look at USNWR’s lists of national universities, LACs, and regional universities.
For National universities and LACs, look at anything ranked 30-100.
For regional universities, look at schools ranked 1-10.
Then, go from there.</p>
<p>You’re lucky that in the US, prestige of university matters less than elsewhere. What matters is that you do once in college - of course, for first gen immigrant kids, the most elite school the better to offset lack of network.</p>
<p>For a reach, look into schools like Hamilton who seek out first gens.</p>
<p>How much can your parents afford?
What state do you live in?</p>