<p>I am a senior in high school, a cyber high school I am sad to say. I left a normal high school a few years back because of issues that I had personally, such as depression and anxiety. As a result, I let my grades throughout all of my years take a backseat. I really just became ignorant and tried avoiding everything, including school. Cyber school being a REALLY independent undertaking didn't help either. I was not conscious of my actions. Then, I grew up, realized that I let myself get out of hand, and tried desperately to fix everything in hopes of going to college. My high school GPA is just over 2 even with straight B's in my first semester this year. My SAT scores are just okay, 630/470/520. I am an intelligent, education-minded person, always have been even though I feel pompous admitting it. If I didn't go through what I went through early and throughout my high school years, I probably would be going to an Ivy League school next year. I know it is all my fault, and I do not blame anyone for seeing me as academically inferior. </p>
<p>I applied to three state schools a couple of weeks ago, and desperately attempted to explain myself in my personal statement. I was rejected by two of those schools. I want to apply to more schools, no school of any major pomp, but I feel a hole in my stomach knowing that my chances for acceptance to at least one of the schools is not good. I don't want to continue making a fool of myself, but I want so badly to attend a university with all my problems now completely behind me.</p>
<p>I know that Community College is probably my best option, and I am not better than it, but I would really like that to be my only and last resort. I also know that transferring out after a year or two is a good option, but I would love stability and familiarity for four years. I know that sounds picky and self-important. </p>
<p>There are about seven more schools (again, they are not great schools) that I want to apply to, but I don't know if I should even bother. I am torn because I know my potential and am also aware of the monkey on my back. </p>
<p>Is there any chance at all that I get accepted to at least one school? Should I bother applying to the rest of them?</p>
<p>Why don’t you go the extra step of calling and speaking with an admissions counselor first? Then you’ll have a good idea whether or not it’s worth pursuing. GL to you.</p>
<p>I think if you research carefully there may be some schools who would love to have you. I think your expectations are realistic, and you know you may end up at a community college - which of course is not the end of the world. In the meantime, I would not assume you will get denied at every school (particularly those with more average GPA requirements0-- Another thought is to call admissions ad ask for an interview. Sometimes, sitting down with an admissions counselor 1:1 can really make a difference. Best of Luck!</p>
<p>There are many good non-flagship state schools here that seem easy enough to get into. I just don’t know if I’m way out of my league if I apply to even them.</p>
<p>No. There are many third tier private schools that take almost all applicants. State schools tend to be more numbers oriented as in having minimum GPAs. Many private schools have to work hard to fill up with kids who can pay.</p>
<p>To be honest, you may want to test yourself at a CC first and then triumphantly transfer to a great state school after having slayed your study habit dragon. Going straight into a four year college might not be the best way at first. Ease yourself into it. That is what I did and after I proved myself at a CC, I went to a great state school and then on to a top MBA program. I might have failed out as a freshman had I gone straight in. I was working full-time as a dishwasher and kitchen grunt in a French restaurant in DC after dropping out of HS way back when. I needed the transition of a CC to shift from the full-time service job that I had from the ages of 15 - 18. I finished HS at the CC (special program) and got college credit at the same time and then transferred. After the CC experience, I was totally ready for college. Best thing I ever did. Now I have more degrees and designations than I can put on a business card.</p>
<p>Many students with mediocre high school records but new-found motivation and study habits go to community college and then transfer as juniors to much more selective four year universities than they could have gone to as freshmen, where they successfully complete their bachelor’s degrees.</p>
<p>A barely over 2.0 GPA won’t leave you much choice of four year universities to go to as a freshman. The limited choice could limit your choice of major, and leave you without some less expensive options that students with better high school records may have (e.g. more selective schools with more generous financial aid, or merit scholarships).</p>
<p>hey never think low of yourself…sometimes we cannot control our emotions,anxitey or deprresion but thats the past now and your future is here and its a good one believe me just have faith in yourself. And ofcourse keep trying and i bet you will get into a good college.have faith.
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<p>Never underestimate yourself. It sounds trite and perhaps it is a bumper sticker appeal, but it’s true. You’ve gotten some great advice here and I suggest you follow up. If financial aid is an issue, you’ve missed those deadlines as well. So another idea is to work for a year and apply EA next fall… or …when you’re talking to schools now, ask about spring semester enrollment. If fall posts on CC are any indication, a lot of schools who were full in the fall have some spaces open up for spring.</p>