<p>Hi! I'm a sophomore at Cornell (took this Spring semester off) trying to transfer out. Really just wasn't the right place for me. The environment was too intense, and I have a lot of personal extenuating circumstances that in combination just resulted in my doing very poorly, academically. Anyway, I need advice because my GPA is about a 2.2, and I doubt I'll be accepted to any schools (my first choice is Pitzer, loved it without a doubt). My SATs are great and I did write essays and supplements that articulated my reasons for transferring--and had an interview there. But all in all I just feel the chances are so beyond slim because of grades that I need a backup plan. If I reapply for Spring, I'm not sure if I should go back to Cornell and try to get my GPA up, or go to community college. I would appreciate any opinions or thoughts on how to proceed, for the next round of applications, or fall semester. And though it's unlikely, is getting accepted with such a low GPA unheard of?
Thanks</p>
<p>Depends on what your extenuating circumstances are. For example, women who develop eating disorders need treatment (any drug/alcohol addiction, depression/bipolar illness also) and going back to the stressful environment that initiated the problem won’t help. You may need a better routine, more supportive environment, etc. If you can get that at home going to community or other college, consider that option.</p>