So I went to a California CC for about a year and a half. I didn’t do well at all because I was childish. Now I am going to apply to a different California CC for the Spring 2016 semester. When applying to this CC will I have to send my transcript from the last college? The GPA sucks, 1.43 which is academic probation. Or can I just start fresh for this college?
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You will need to send it. But first, find out about academic renewal at the CCC with the bad grades. AR is a way to get rid of bad grades. Some CCCs let you start at another CCC and complete it. Others want you to take a minimum number of units at the CCC with the bad grades (usually around 12 units), and get a minimum GPA for that term. At that point, you can get all - or some - of the other grades erased. You need to find out the policy for your CCC.
It’s not to your advantage to jump ship immediately if you need to set up AR at the same CCC. If you need one extra term there, do it, and then switch.
I just got off the phone with admissions at the CC I plan on transferring to. They told me I do not need to send the transcript and can start fresh at this CC. I never even thought about the AR though, thank you for bringing that to my attention!
You may not need to old transcript to enroll, but if you ever become a degree candidate there, or want to apply for financial aid, then you will need to provide it.
When you do transfer to a 4-year college or university, you will have to send all of your transcripts. That means that if you can do AR, you really do want to do it.
Should I do the AR asap? Or should I just start at the new CC? I will not be transferring till a few years so should I just focus on the new CC and then in a year or so do the AR?
Do you know the position of the individual you spoke to on the phone? It could have been a student working in the admission office and might not be fully aware of the transfer requirements. If you are receiving financial aid at your current CC, the clock has already started and your lifetime eligibility for FA at your new CC will be affected.
Your grades at your current CC will be factored into your overall GPA when it comes time to apply to 4-year institutions. Not sure about California, but some states have excess credit rules, where a “high” accumulation of college credits will put you in a situation where you will be penalized for those excess credits. That is, they will start charging you double (or some factor) the tuition rate for credits over and above a certain amount.
I do agree that you should look into “academic renewal” at your current CC before jumping ship.