<p>Join the Army</p>
<p>Go to CC for like two years then transfer.</p>
<p>Trust me, the CC kids in Orlando get ALL the ass they want. They have more social life than the college kids.</p>
<p>that's charming, deluxehardballer</p>
<p>not customary language for this forum</p>
<p>I read the first page and this hadn't been mentioned:</p>
<p>You could join the Americorps, it's like the Peace Corps, but domestic. It would show the college that you can be dedicated to something, and that you're unique. It seems like it would be very rewarding and a lot of fun too.</p>
<p>There are upwards of 5000 4 year universities in the US. There has to be SOME school that you'd love and would love to take you.</p>
<p>I second Caruth in post #27. </p>
<p>My eldest S had similar SAT scores, but worse grades worse than the OP. He wanted to get into a very competetive Christian school. He went to CC for one year and then applied as a transfer. He's there now and happy as a clam.</p>
<p>My youngest S has similar SAT scores and grades. He has applied to 3 of the schools highlighted in the book "Colleges That Change Lives." He was deferred at one, accepted to two (a safety and a reach/match).</p>
<p>The key is to have a well-balanced list. My youngest's list was small (only 4), but he applied ED to one and EA to the rest. Then we had more safety schools in mind as a back up. </p>
<p>Some things to consider:
1. Private schools and regional schools that are trying to grow their reputation are interested in geographic diversity. My S applied only to Eastern and Mid-Western schools. He was more likely noticed as the "California kid."</p>
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<li><p>Males have it a bit easier. Schools look for a male:female ratio that approximates 50:50, but many have 60-70% females. My eldest was a benifactor of this principle. </p></li>
<li><p>Freshmen do dropout mid-year. You can attempt a transfer in the Spring (transfer from CC). Your SAT scores and HS grades will still be a factor, but it would be possible to apply to some new schools (with new recs if needed) with a Spring transfer in mind. Also, transfer admissions are often (not always) less competitive.</p></li>
<li><p>Smaller private schools are more likely to be interested in you-the-person, as opposed to you-the-stats (SAT score, GPA, etc). Such a personal connection goes a long way. My youngest had a great interview at his reach/match school and the interviewer later told my H that she wrote up a long and positive piece for his file. He did get accepted there. Similarly, my oldest made a connection with the music department of his desired school as a HS senior. That didn't go anywhere until he was a freshman attending CC. The ongoing contact (talking to professor, attending performances, keeping in touch with current students) and the fact that the jazz band needed a good drummer, got the music director to help support his application. If you have a talent, a passion, a connection, such small (3000 students or less) schools can really see how you could fit into their community. So, they're more willing to take a chance. </p></li>
<li><p>Your choice of major counts. My 1000 SAT scoring, low B grade kids are both majoring in the arts. They didn't apply as a pre-med major. My eldest says he wants to study law, but his major is music. He'll probably never pursue the study of law (but it sounds good to say it). You may need to re-evaluate your intended major against your stats. </p></li>
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<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>i know some colleges may still have rolling admissions for the fall semester open- apply there if you can</p>
<p>Look An A average and a 1000 on the SAT isnt going to get u in top selective school. However There are plenty of nationally rated schools that might here is a list:
- Loyola Chicago
- University of Arizona
- Arizona State
- Purdue (depends which program but undecided should get u in)
- Lousiana State University (they require 3.0 and 1030 but since ur way over gpa they might consider u in)
- University of Mississippi (awesome southern school)
- University of Alabama</p>
<p>Check out Wayne State University in Detroit. You only need a 2.5 GPA and no SAT to get in. They've also got some pretty outstanding alumni, so if you work your ass off there u prospects after graduation there are pretty good.</p>
<p>you have an A- average and about the national average for the SAT... you should be able to get into a few places... U arizona would probably be good for you</p>
<p>also, not saying naything against you but in general - this is why you're supposed to pikc a safety school that you WANT to go to</p>
<p>You may want to apply to Florida Atlantic University, a state university of Florida. From what you posted, you meet the requirement for freshman admission. The Fall entrance deadline is June 1, 2007. The application process is fairly straightforward.
<a href="http://www.fau.edu/academic/admissions/freshman.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.fau.edu/academic/admissions/freshman.htm</a></p>
<p>My god...wow. I never thought this topic would go far. (esp. with the repetition of "go to cc") But being at the top of the featured discussions, I have to show my real face. lol.</p>
<p>So yeah, I guess I should start with a progress report. I got rejected from that last state university I applied for (all SUNYs), and I haven't heard from any of the privates I applied to yet. And my stats are really 3.6 GPA w. a 1560 SAT. (out of 2400)</p>
<p>I guess I should elaborate a bit on what I said about feeder school. It's not a Community College. It's just that everyone from Brooklyn pretty much goes there. Academically, it's relatively respected. It's just the social life is almost non-existent. People just go home. It's no different than High School other than more work to do, really. In all honesty not tryin to sound like a drama queen or anything, but HS for me was just another slump after another. I have few friends and none are from my school because of how crappy it truly is. I never had the chance to really go out and travel a bit. (hell, i never even went to Boston which is only 2 1/2 hours away) I have no idea on what I truly want to do with myself because I never experienced or seen any options. Not to mention the fact my parents are very very very overprotective. I'm just afraid that I just won't e able to really do anything I want. Everyday would be just
1: Take the bus to school
2: Get to school
3: Take courses
4: hang around and walk the hallways bet. courses ad nauseum
5: Go back home
6: Study and do HW
7: Play 360
8: Go to sleep</p>
<p>I know. It's a pessimistic outlook, but it is exactly the same as I do now. I really wanted to dorm because chances are 1, 5, 7, and possibly 8 would be cut off that list. I read so many things on what kind of experience dorming is, and maybe it's naive but I truly think it would have been such an amazing experience. It's not about parting. It's about just hanging out with a bunch of friends when you live in the same home. Where everyone is in the same position as you and doesn't have any old friends to cling to. And where most of the kids want to have fun just like you. Where not everyone ditches school like a bad habit. You guys know what 'college experience' means. I'm not giving the whole definition here. lol. (pretty much what liana said) Also many schools offer special programs to study abroad, something I was really looking forward to do.</p>
<p>Now about the suggestions, I really don't know. I might try a couple of the colleges suggested, but I'm just afraid that going to say Arizona would be too far for college. I know it's contradictive, but I kinda feel that way for some reason.</p>
<p>And thanks for the suggestions. Seriously I mean it. Thanks a lot. :)</p>
<p>You should write a letter to each admission committee telling them what you told us.</p>
<p>I think there was a thread somewhere on here that listed schools with late and rolling admissions, that you could still apply to.</p>
<p>It's certainly possible to get into a less selective school with rolling admissions that you might like. Just do a little research, man!</p>
<p>There are options other than CC. </p>
<p>Hey, I just read your most recent post. Being a kid from NY once myself, I know how it is - you feel like you can never really get out of your neighborhood, and a lot of people don't. But what about going south, to Florida or one of the other Southern schools? It's a much shorter plane ride than a place like Arizona, and driving is even feasible.</p>
<p>For some reason, NY parent types tend to view Florida as a not-so-far place, and the weather usually appeals to them for visits, etc. I'd not give up yet. Once you get out of NY, other opportunities often present themself - opportunities that you might not have if you stayed. I'd really do another search, and look into some of the schools suggested here. Try the <a href="http://princetonreview.com/college/default.asp%5B/url%5D">http://princetonreview.com/college/default.asp</a> site, and scroll down to the "Counselor-O-Matic" option. You can input the variables to come up with a list of schools tailored to your own grades and interests.</p>
<p>Good luck, and don't give up.</p>
<p>So, why not follow-up on my suggestion and take a gap year and do Americorps? You'll earn a stipend, get $4,700 at the end that you can use for college, make some great friends, develop skills and experience that will help you for a lifetime including with next year's college applications. Colleges love Americorps volunteers. My S is doing a gap year as one, and I've seen admissions officers' eyes light up when he tells them he's in Americorps.</p>
<p>Some of the Americorps programs provide group housing accommodations, which would give you the type of experience you'd get in a dorm. And Americorps is all over the country.</p>
<p>Check out the City Year Americorps programs, particularly the Boston one, because those are the gold standard programs.</p>
<p>Yes, I had occaion last year to research Americorps for a story I was writing about "gap years", and it seems like a great program. Plus a wonderful way to get out of town, meet people your own age, have new experiences and get a little money for school.</p>
<p>Apply to a couple of state universities you'll get in for sure!</p>
<p>You sound like you're in a sad spot. After looking at your other threads, it seems like there isn't enough money for an out-of-state college, and you don't want to live at home and go to your local school. This kind of statement is worrying me: "HS for me was just another slump after another. I have few friends and none are from my school because of how crappy it truly is. I never had the chance to really go out and travel..."</p>
<p>Maybe your difficulty is something you can't move away from - yourself. You need to work on developing your confidence and abilities. That's why people have suggested Americorps and the military. Yes, they are big commitments, but what prospects do you have in comparison? Those organizations have been making teenagers into adults for years. The other option is to get a job and go to CC at night. Yes, it's tough, but you'll learn a lot of coping skills, and you'll have a much better idea of what you do (and don't) want out of college and life. </p>
<p>Don't stop trying, but listen to what your college search has taught you. And, as you go through life, try to make a friend of, or at least an good impression on, the people you encounter. At some point, one of them will give you opportunity that you couldn't get any other way.</p>
<p>Think about applying to the University of Cincinnati. It is a very good school and not hard to get into as long as your are not applying to their Music Conservatory or their Schools of Design or Engineering. It is also a fun school with strong sports teams and lots of school spirit.</p>
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<p>This is true! Because so many former New Yorkers live in FL, flights leave practically hourly and they are cheap.</p>
<p>Your stats aren't that bad. (Just on this forum a lot of kids are in the stratosphere.) </p>
<p>I hope you find something that suits you, whether the right college or a creative gap year!</p>