<p>Ok, let me explain myself for those who don't frequent the same threads as I do. I graduated high school with a sad 2.3 GPA and took six months time after to do nothing but work. I applied for spring to a local PA university and was enrolled. I got a 3.4 GPA that first semester and returned the next fall, only to see a disciplinary suspension. (I completely understand the stupidity of those choices)
Skip to now, two or so years later where I am completing another semester of Community College. I recently applied for the fall 2008 transfer season but It seems now that I may not be getting in to any of these schools. Through this whole process, I've found many other schools that would be ideal but the deadlines are over.</p>
<p>My question then, in your opinion(s)...what should I do? at the end of this semester, I will have 63 credits completed, and I know for a fact that around 7-10 of those will NOT transfer. should I return to CC for another semester and apply for those extremely limited spring transfer spots? should I look for an internship and dedicate all of my time to my job and apply in the spring? </p>
<p>I guess I'm more confused/scared about being 22 years old when I return to school but I still want a college experience. My GPA is pretty good (around a 3.65) and my SAT scores are pretty good (1300 old score, 1950 new score) so I don't want to just "settle" but I'm getting nervous and older.</p>
<p>anyway, for those of you who read this, especially those who have gone through difficult times in the admission process...what can I do? what should I do? </p>
<p>apply to rolling admissions/wait for spring/wait for next fall?</p>
<p>Hey just my 2 cents, but I think the best thing to do would be to make a list of colleges you're interested in and call each school, explain your situation and see what they say. </p>
<p>Also look at schools like Columbia - General Studies</p>
<p>I have considered Columbia's GS program, and I have a fairly sizable list of LACs. I feel as though my past mistakes may be overlooked at a more "experimental" college. </p>
<p>perhaps I will do some calling tomorrow.</p>
<p>Do you think it's the disciplinary thing that's keeping you out? Or were the schools reaches academically? I'm afraid I don't have much expertise on the disciplinary aspect, but I'd want to know more about where you applied and why you think you won't be getting in (or know you didn't get in) to even try to help you think it through.</p>
<p>Congratulations on the turnaround, however. Surely your persistence will pay off. And I love that you will do the calling - being pro-active is a good idea and takes some courage.</p>
<p>I do know for a fact the disciplinary action is a large part of it. When I spoke to the University of Pittsburgh, they told me in a round-about way that my suspension played a large part. Because of my semester long gap from high school to college, my high school grades were also a larger consideration. I was also rejected from NYU and the only smaller, "unique" minded school I applied to is a reach for me. </p>
<p>I am still waiting to hear from BU and my reach LAC but I am assuming rejection based on the previous rejections and my not-up-to-par grades. I would have applied to other schools but my community college (or so I have been told multiple times) has an agreement with the university of pittsburgh, where CC students are given priority in the transfer process.</p>
<p>at this point, I have no fears of speaking with schools, and even going fully out of my way to speak with someone and discuss my "issue" in person. I am not exactly sure though who to talk to and whether or not my spring prospective schools will look at me as a valuable asset to their community.</p>
<p>(looking into many schools such as Bard, Hampshire, College of Wooster, Eugene Lang, Goucher college, Skidmore, Sarah Lawrence, Columbia GS, Washington and Jefferson, and a few other local schools)</p>