<p>I am planning on transferring to a four-year school this fall, and would like to get some advice as far as my chances at several schools. At the moment, I have a little over 40 units under my belt, and have been able to maintain a 4.0 GPA since starting community college. However, I have no high school background, and have not done any standardized tests (GED, SAT or ACT). Will colleges require me to take the GED in lieu of a HS diploma/record?</p>
<p>How important are SAT scores and by when will the college need to receive these scores. I have not taken my SATs yet, and may not be prepped to do so until the March 1 date. Is it possible to submit my scores after application deadlines, or are the scores due with the general application?</p>
<p>Some schools I'm considering: Claremont Colleges (ideally Pomona), New School, Amherst, Swarthmore, Columbia College. </p>
<p>Also are there any selective schools that are known for admitting CC transfers?</p>
<p>i laughed lol, but not in a bad way</p>
<p>How can you not have any high school background? Are you a drop out? If so, very interesting candidate :)</p>
<p>The schools you told me: yes, you do need SAT/ACT. And SAT scores are very important in your case. You have a 4.0 with 40 credits (2 years right?). If you're not avoiding the hard courses, a 4.0 at a CC is Good, and it shows hard work.</p>
<p>It's like this: You have no high school background. But you have a 4.0 So that means, you are perfect, so far. Agree? Ok, that shows how hard working you are. Next, colleges want to see how smart you are, with the SAT and ACT. Although it's not an intelligence test, the colleges you told me treat it as an intelligence test. Then comes YOU. Why the hell do you not have high school experience? What did you do? Activities, your life, etc. That's what will make a big difference in your case.</p>
<p>Columbia College, Amherst - these are killer schools, boy! If you do well on the SATs, and you can explain the no-high school in a positive way, you are a solid and strong applicant. </p>
<p>Because you have no flaws...yet</p>
<p>You need to take your SATs in the next month or so or you will not be eligible for transfer to any schools that require them, as the scores will not arrive by the deadline. Also, I would assume you need a GED, but ask each school just in case. Your 4.0 is impressive, but you are at a disadvantage coming from a CC. Get your SATs at least 2100 or above and have excellent recommendations and you're a decent candidate at competitive schools.</p>
<p>The reason I have no high school background is because I never went to school. I am originally from Germany, and moved to the states with my mother when I was eight. From that point on, my mother "home-schooled" me and my brother. However, in truth, we really received no formal education at all. There was no guidance, and we taught ourselves while our mother worked to support us. When I was 16 I stopped any school, and moved out to take a full-time job.</p>
<p>Take the GED if you can, otherwise dont take it because your level is now above that of the average GED candiddate but make sure that you address this in your application essays( call the schools and explain your situation) when you decide to transfer. I can not emphasize enough that you graduate from your present community college, it signals completion of one goal and desire to achieve another, this way you dont have to sweat over your "why are you transfering " essay. As far as the SAT goes, it is irrelevant if you graduate and transfer as a junior.</p>
<p>I dont know what you are majoring in, but having tough and challenging courses under your belt definitely signals a strong candidate. Your transfer essays must be strong, strong, strong, strong, strong and strong.</p>
<p>The above is not gospel but from my own experience. I went to high school in a foreign country, took the GED out of boredom when I came to the US, went a community college in NY, graduated three weeks ago and trasfered to Amherst and I am not even sure I know what the acronym SAT means.</p>