Transfer Troubles / Getting Back In

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello and thanks for reading my post.</p>

<p>I was a 3rd year student at a state school. I screwed up quite badly. I'd like to get readmitted in the future but I don't know if that can be pulled off. I am currently looking to turn my life around, become a responsible adult, and become accountable for myself. But after I get my act together, I really would like to go back to that school and finish my education there. I certainly think I have the capacity to succeed in school but right now I've got a lot of anxiety and negative emotions buried.</p>

<p>These days employers want to see a Bachelor's degree to get almost any kind of job, even if the degree is in a completely irrelevant field. So going back to school isn't even a question for me. However getting back in has me quite confused. I've been searching online for community colleges and schools with open admissions and I've noticed (specifically on collegeboard.org) that some schools require a minimum GPA or notice of good academic standing for their transfer, which I cannot provide. Will I have to apply as a freshman? Are there schools that might accept me despite my rotten record? Please help me figure out how to move forward. I'm pretty confused about this, but I'll bet my case isn't exactly unique.</p>

<p>I've made everything pretty awful and difficult for myself, hope it doesn't get worse from here. </p>

<p>Thanks for your time, I really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>You cannot apply as a freshman. You would be a transfer. Have you asked your former school what they would need to re-admit you? Like taking classes at a CC to bring your GPA up?</p>

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<p>If you were academically dismissed from your previous school, you may be able to reapply for readmittance there after a set period (sometimes this is two or three years). You have to apply technically as a “transfer” but all your previous coursework will go toward your degree (unless the program has changed a lot in that time). Your GPA will begin at 0.00 because you are a “transfer”. Your essay can focus on what you’ve learned and how you’ve changed to be ready. Call Admissions or the Registrar to find out what the rules are for your particular school.</p>