Hi People
I’m a Junior in high school right now and I’m not sure what to do next. I’m a pretty average student - Mostly A’s, probably 2 B’s in the last few years and 2 C’s in my bad subjects (HNS Chem). I’ve done a lot of volunteering but not consistently, same with extracurriculars. I’ve done no sports. I’ve been taking art electives for 4 years and have one AP class so far and plan to take 4 next year. Last year I fell into depression and panic disorder, which my school district is actually pretty well known for. My family has always had “problems” I guess as well. I think I’m very child like as a person, in many ways. My SAT score is 1960, taken during my mental breakdown. I go to an intense, super competitive school where everybody wants to get into an Ivy and get rich or their life is ruined. I’m still recovering from mental issues, but I’m worried about college and stuff as well, since it is not the focus of my parents at the moment. I just wanna know what kind of colleges I have a good chance of getting in (specific examples would be awesome) and if Ivys are still a possibility. I don’t really care Ivy or not, but a really good psychology or medical school is what I’m aiming for. My best state option is Rutgers. Thanks so much in advance to anyone who helps out!
Don’t start two identical threads.
And don’t study psychology! Develop interests beyond your self and your family! It is healthier to choose another topic to study. That aside, choose a nurturing small college so that your mental health issues don’t impact negatively. There are too many students in large impersonal competitive schools who got though high school with accommodations or other help but are astounded to find out that colleges don’t give credit if they can’t attend classes and do the work. There is no credit given if depressed students don’t complete the work. (“Well I couldn’t complete it because I was depressed. What do you mean I can’t get credit? I missed the semester because of depression so should get credit”). Choose one of the 100s of smaller less competitive colleges.