<p>I was expelled from college in October for some problems that I had while I was intoxicated. I tried appealing, but ultimately, the school upheld the decision. I went to an Ivy League university and had a 3.40 GPA during my freshman year. I believe that I could've done better, but a 3.40 is solid nonetheless. My grades during High School were excellent: I was in the top 15% of my class, 33 ACT, multiple 5's on AP Exams, and multiple 700+ on the SAT Subject Tests. I face no legal trouble and what I did while intoxicated is considered to be on the "tamer" side of things.</p>
<p>I am taking care of my alcohol problem along with some other mental issues. I plan on volunteering and making productive use of the time that I have away from school. I want to transfer to another university for the fall 2014 term. I know that other Ivy Leagues are out of the question. However, would it be unreasonable to attempt to transfer to upper-middle schools such as Northwestern, Wash U, Vanderbilt, USC (I also have schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois in the mix)? I got into all of these schools the first time I applied to them. Going to an Ivy League school and doing moderately well has to count for something, am I right?</p>
<p>My friend’s son had a very similar situation one year ago -was expelled from honors program at his U during October of freshmen year. He is now enrolled as a freshman at one of the other schools he had gotten into. They are aware of his expulsion…and his was associated with some pretty bad behavior. Anyhow I can’t speak for Ivies but I can say that there are schools that will give you another chance…this boy really thought all hope was lost but was surprised at how willing his original schools were to listen to his story. He did lose all offers of merit aid however .</p>
<p>I believe I am in the same boat as you, although I am no Ivy League student. I was expelled from the University of Wisconsin system for stupid remarks I made while intoxicated in the fall semester of 2009. I promptly reported to my local community college and enrolled in general education classes. I too appealed the expulsion decision and was denied by the UW system. I will say there is hope for you and encourage you to continue your treatment program. If you can get a diagnosis of mental illness (Depression, Anxiety, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse, etc.) from a Medical Doctor specializing in Psychiatry to help explain your problems this also can help you out a lot. This would allow you to take advantage of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) to help enforce your right to a college education after expulsion. If a school denies you on the basis of your expulsion which relates to your diagnosed disability you may have a civil rights case. You can then appeal their decision through the US Court system or file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in Washington DC. If OCR finds the college’s decision to bar you from admission violates any part of ADA or title IX of the Civil Rights Act the college would be forced to admit you or loose all federal funding and student aid for non-compliance. Best of luck to you as you continue your education! </p>