<p>I'm a community college student with a 3.8+ GPA and a couple extracurriculars (PTK, PB... national honors societies). My high school record is pretty ugly gradewise, though I also had a couple extracurriculars there. I plan on getting an associate's degree this May.</p>
<p>I'm a psychology student... not sure how much of a factor that plays. If I get turned down from TCNJ, I'm pretty much in the dark, because that's where I desperately want to go. There don't seem to be many options here in NJ, and I like what I've heard about TCNJ.</p>
<p>(Yes, I realize this post is written on what seems like a second grade level.)</p>
<p>i can tell u right now you are qualified for TCNJ as a transfer, assuming your HS record wasnt like a 1.7 GPA with a 950 SAT. of course, being qualified and being accepted are two different things entirely. I would suggest adding a couple of other schools. within the general region, american university in DC has a high acceptance rate and is a very good school, villanova in PA also vg with high acceptance rate. you know what youre looking for in a school, just try to find some other schools that fit the criteria. good luck.</p>
<p>also, your cc might have transfer counselors. talk to them for advice on where to apply.</p>
<p>north, thank you so much for the info! My high school record wasn't THAT bad... actually, I never took the SAT (plus TCNJ says SAT scores aren't necessary for transfer students). I'm guessing my GPA from High School is, say... a 2.2, 2.3. My history in the local school system is pretty long, and not the happiest. I'm so ready to move on, and I've waited for this my entire life. But anyway, I've done a lot better in community college. A lot.</p>
<p>I've been thinking of applying to Villanova, but I kind of told myself that I don't have the crudentials... but if you don't apply, you'll never know, right?</p>
<p>And yeah, I've been considering talking with a counselor. I've almost entirely been relying on gathering information on my own. I don't think New Jersey is a big college state, beyond Princeton, The College of New Jersey, Ramapo, and perhaps Rutgers. American would work, since I do have some political interests. The College of New Jersey is my top choice right now, though.</p>
<p>If you're considering Villanova, don't overlook Seton Hall, and it's right in NJ. Seton Hall has a higher acceptance rate that Villanova and is slightly cheaper, and it's a really good school. If you have taken more than 24 credits (which you clearly have since you almost have your associates) they waive SAT scores and High School GPA. They also offer a transfer scholarship (it's automatic, no extra forms, if you're accepted, you are awarded it) as well as a PTK one. (same deal as the transfer). Most colleges, if you have been out of high school long enough and have strong performace in college work will overlook HS! My grades in HS sucked as well, I graduated in 2000, but I'm also in PTK and all that now. I applied to Georgetown, and have been told by admissions people my grades are strong and competitive. I didn't even have to send HS transcripts or SAT's. You've proven yourself in CC. Don't let HS performance hold you back now! :) Oh yeah, Rowan University in SNJ is pretty solid too!</p>
<p>I'm somewhat familiar with Seton Hall... and their policy of giving out laptops! I went to a website that allows students to review the colleges they've gone to and say why they did or didn't like them, and there seemed to be a few negative scores for it... but it could just be that a lot of people like it, and a few people who don't just so happened to post.</p>
<p>I visited Rowan... seems like an okay school, but I'm not in love with it. Certainly not a bad place, and I've met a few people who've gone there and like it, but for whatever reason, it hasn't clicked with me.</p>
<p>At one point I wanted to go to school around Philly. I still don't think that'd necessarily be a bad idea. Great city.</p>
<p>Temple or Drexel? Yeah Seton Hall does let students have laptops..They're the good IBM thinkpads too...Maybe that's why the tuition is so high. Lol..I think the dorms are kinda small, and it's not exactly in the best area, being that it's so close to Newark so I could see why some people don't like it so much..But at the same time, it's only 13miles from NYC!</p>
<p>I've heard a lot of shady things about Drexel... particularly about the administration and the way they approach the student body. Admittedly, I don't know much else about it, but I haven't heard much positive, other than that it's supposedly a good business school. I don't want to label a school as a 'bad' school... I just haven't found too much reason to go there.</p>
<p>Temple appears to be a very good school academically, despite their... basketball issues! It hasn't struck me as a place I want to go to though, for whatever reason. Maybe I've subconsciously been scared away, due to tales of its area of the city. <em>shrugs</em></p>
<p>I couldn't help but break down and cry... it just goes to show you, if your high school record is horrible, but you have the determination and the will power, you can still get yourself somewhere later on in life. ... Wow, I'm so positively overwhelmed...</p>
<p>Wow, thanks for such positive responses. Toph, hang in there... not sure where you're applying, but lots of luck to you and everyone else, wherever life takes you guys.</p>
<p>I would not recommend Seton Hall AT ALL. It's not very prestigious, it's insanely expensive, and you will meet some of the cruelest and most judgmental people in your life there. Admin sucks as well. I was there briefly and HATED it, and many others I know who went there weren't too pleased as well. Other schools, such as Drew, give out laptops, but don't let that be the deciding factor, LOL. Many other NJ schools are better than SHU.</p>