I used to have the highest scores in California, however no one told me to care or helped to understand the benefits of taking SATs and a great GPA I was fine with acing tests and not doing homework. I’ve messed up with grants and financial aid and now owe money… I’ve now realized where I should be but would like help getting there.
I plan on going to Georgia state and if possible would like to get scholarships etc. I’m guessing I should take the SAT test and thinking of studying and taking a bunch of CLEP tests. Is there anything else I should or can do to get accepted and make this all easier?
I feel like I threw everything away, I’m just trying to get it all back.
A lot of the answers to your questions depend on your circumstances.
-How old are you? Are you currently in school? Have you been out of school, and if so, for how long?
-What are your grades like? How much coursework have you completed?
-Do you owe money to previous institutions? If so, how much? Is there a block on your transcript?
-Have you looked into resources for Georgia State transfers? They could give you some comparable coursework. If you’re older and paying out of pocket, have you considered community college?
26, not in school, been out for 2 years was on and off dropped out a lot because I wasn’t sure about things. The last 2 classes I received As but I only have 6 credits. My highschool GPA was under 2.0 because I didn’t do homework I would just excel at tests. I owe money on a student loan that ive started paying off slowly, 2 grand. I don’t believe there is a block on my transcripts how would I know? I plan on calling GSU after the holidays. I would rather not go to a community college but if I must to attend gsu in the future then I will. I really appreciate your reply and hope I answered everything you asked.
Call the school you were at originally (or go to their website for former students if they have one). View your old grades. Check to see if there are any blocks.
<a href=“http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/transfer-students/”>http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/transfer-students/</a>
In your case I would call Admissions and explain your situation. However, once you’ve started coursework at another institution, it looks like they’d rather you continue your coursework somewhere else.
You may still need to consider community college and I would encourage it! Your diploma will still be GSU, but you start off with cheaper, flexible, smaller classes with a diverse student body. There are lots of resources if you’re behind or not quite college-ready in somethings. Also it gives you a chance to prove yourself so you can get into GSU. I’ve gone to the big state college and the community college, and the first two years when it comes to schoolwork, you’re really not missing as much academically as you would imagine. Plus, again, it’s cheaper, financial aid is going to be scarce when you’re a non-trad without much to distinguish you.
<a href=“http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/other-enrollment-types/non-traditional-students/”>http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/other-enrollment-types/non-traditional-students/</a>
You don’t need the SAT. CLEP is what you may need if you want to transfer out of coursework.
If you don’t get in, go to community college and prove yourself. I really couldn’t recommend it more. I’m enjoying myself right now, I have a great job and I have school that works with me.
Did you already take the SAT previously? That is unclear from your post and some colleges don’t accept post[hs SATs. I am not familiar with GSU requirements specifically… But you should read everything on the website, first to determine if you would be considered a transfer or not. It is not up to you, it is up to their policy regarding your total attempted and passed units. Your transcripts always have to go to any college you enroll in. That’s why it is important to be sure you don’t have to pay off your debt before they are available. But it doesn’t sounds like you would get in with your HS record or your college record. That means starting at CC and repairing your transcripts. Seeing an advisor and getting a good transfer plan in place.