<p>Okay, so i blew off the first 2 years of my high school career because I lived in a bad neighborhood and made some even worse decisions. But I moved away to a better place and junior and senior year (current) I am regretting it. I have a current GPA of 1.55 and my SAT scores are 490 CR 450 M 460 W (1400) I would go to community for 2 years and earn better grades to transfer but my mom wants me out of the house. So here I am in need of a college to accept me. I've applied to Mt. Ida College, St. John's University, Centenary College, and Anna Maria College. My question is can anyone help me out, with either other ideas or more colleges that might accept me. Thanks a lot in advance.</p>
<p>Your high school guidance counselor should be able to help you figure out places that might accept you. You need to be able to tell a compelling story about how you have turned your life, and your grades around in the last two years or it is unlikely that you will be admitted at a 4-year place with your current GPA.</p>
<p>You say that your mom wants you out of the house. How much money does she have available to help pay for your education? With your GPA, it will be hard to find a college/university that will admit you. If you don’t need any financial aid, it may be a bit easier.</p>
<p>Another possibility would be to attend a community college that has residence halls. Admission would be a lot easier for you, and you wouldn’t be living at home. If you use the College Board CollegeMatchmaker search engine to look for community colleges with residence halls, you can find out which ones are in your state. <a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board; finds 327 community colleges like that in the US.</p>
<p>You also need to come up with a solid Plan B for yourself. What are you going to do if you don’t get into college anywhere that you can afford? Is there a particular kind of trade school you could attend where you could get a job skill in a short period of time? Do you have a part-time job now that could become a full-time job? Again, your high school guidance counselor should be able to give you ideas about this.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>
<p>You’re going to have to go to a CC - if not just for a semester, then apply for transfer. If you can get an amazing gpa in one semester at a CC you can prove that you’re not the student you were in HS</p>
<p>I’m sorry that you’ve led such a rough life. It’s great that recognize that you’re made mistakes and are ready to get serious. It’s never too late. Let’s not focus on the particular college as much as focusing on a plan to get you the education that you need. An education is not just a degree. Obviously, with a 1.55 GPA, you need to develop basic academic skills in math and critical thinking. You don’t really have a great foundation. I would definitely recommend that you go to a community college for a second chance at that basic education. That is what community colleges excel in. Take it slow, seriously and focus on your basic skills. Try to develop a higher standard of excellence for yourself. Then, armed with those academic skills, you can transfer to a 4-yr college and compete. </p>
<p>Why does your mom want you out of the house so badly? Is there a lot of strife. </p>
<p>Another poster is right. If you don’t have a way to pay for community college and are getting kicked out of the house, you may need to develop a trade first so that you can get a decent job with a decent income. Then you can afford to go back to school at night and really focus on your basic skills. A lot of people overcome similar situations, but it takes determination and patience. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I would go to community for 2 years and earn better grades to transfer but my mom wants me out of the house. So here I am in need of a college to accept me. I’ve applied to Mt. Ida College, St. John’s University, Centenary College, and Anna Maria College. My question is can anyone help me out,</p>
<p>Getting accepted to a college probably won’t help you since it doesn’t sound like you could afford to go. Financial aid isn’t going to cover all/most of your costs. </p>
<p>How much can you spend each year on your education?</p>
<p>Mom and dad are divorced. Dad lives in Turkey, mom and dad are unemployed. Mom makes under 20,000 a year through unemployment. My guidance councelor says I have the tools and skills for college only problem is a college to accept me with my current situation. The CC with a residence halls is a good idea that I’ve not been turned on to. Thanks for the help! Really appreciated.</p>
<p>IDK how much I would get in financial aid, my mom is filling it out my FAFSFA as we speak.</p>