Nabu

my prior educational history:
went to Penn State for 2 years and got around a 2.8 (2000-2002) and then transferred
went to Ohio State for 3 years and completely bombed and scored around a 1.9-2.0 (2002-2005), dropped out

fast forward and I've taken 3 semesters in 2008 at a local CCC and I've gotten a 3.2-3.3.

The 4-year college experience was not very good for me and I do not feel like going back to that same school. Because of my present college performance, they'll most likely let me back in though.

Because I'm a non-traditional student, what are my chances realistically at the UPenn CGS, Columbia GS, Northwestern SCPS, USC, UIUC, Notre Dame, and U of Washington. Based on my current circumstances, what colleges are within my range?

Also, what UC schools do not have a limit to how many units you can take at a prior 4-year college. I've heard competitive UC schools automatically reject you if you've taken more than 90 semester units or something like that.

hellojan

I'd like to quickly say that the "chance me" type of speculation done on here is entertaining. However, don't stake and emotion or dash any hopes based on what we say. We are NOT experts - regardless of how many posts we have under our belts.

In my honest opinion, you're going to need to show some evidence of growth/maturity to any of those schools. Also, keep in mind that adcoms are looking for reasons to admit you. Make a list and figure out what those reasons are.

Also, there is a whole "CHANCE ME" type forum on CC.