Rollins College is possible. Acceptance rate is about 60% & students with lower ACT scores have been accepted. A full pay applicant with a successful business background who wants to study business has a reasonable chance especially with the low GPA years early in high school. Last two years GPA = 3.3 and 4.0.
OP will almost certainly be admitted to Arizona State University (ASU), Univ. of Kansas, Kansas State University, College of Charleston, Auburn, Alabama, University of Mississippi, LSU, Loyola in New Orleans, & Georgia State.
Agree that FSU, USF, & UCF are reaches due to OP’s low GPA / class rank.
Seconding College of Charleston. Their Center for Entrepreneurship could be a great resource, as well as their Carter Real Estate Center. Charleston would give you the city setting you desire, and you could earn your way into the Honors College once there, if you need a growth path academically.
Another alternative would be the transfer pathway from Miami Dade to U of Miami.
Yes, that’s why I was politely stating it was a reach and posted the link for transferring from CPCC. I purposefully suggested the Charlotte region because of his interests; it’s a financial and tech hub, and there are a lot more opportunities for co-ops, internships, networking, etc than Greensboro or Greenville.
I agree the Charlotte area might fulfill a lot of what’s on his wish list. I also agree that while it’s a reach, if he likes it he should go ahead and apply.
You’re right that if the OP enrolls in a NC CC, he will have a better chance at getting into UNCC as a transfer.
U of Houston isn’t going to happen. It’s a tougher admit than most surrounding state public flagships.
Full admission to Mississippi State University for non-residents of Mississippi will be granted to high school graduates who complete one of the following:
Complete the College Preparatory Curriculum with a minimum 2.50 grade-point average and a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of *1030 or higher on the SAT.
@tristatecoog I did not know that! Seems like the Texas schools are all becoming a more difficult admit. I’ve always liked UofH and love it’s diversity. Just wish it were in a more vibrant area of town.
The problem with MS State and Ole Miss is OP wants to be in a city. Same issue with Auburn and Bama.
Schools like UAH and UAB may work, especially given the Junior year and decent ACT…certainly easy apps and quick decisions and both are in cities. VCU may be another worth exploring.
I’m not sure any work…but they are easy admits and in the city.
My guess is community college is probably the way to go. But i’d find a few schools that seem of interest and call admissions and talk to a counselor. Some schools have easy apps - so you can apply early (like now) and find out soon - so you know where you stand. Kennesaw another - likely a reach but the ACT may work.
I usually take a different approach with kids and focus more on the school, but the OP stuck me as a non trad in the body of an 18yo. Thinking CC while working in the industry and then getting a degree to check a box and learn the things not covered in an office may be a good path.(?)
I agree 100%. The OP clearly has a lot of potential. But the GPA isn’t there.
OP if all you say is true, you have a compelling story. Your story might be very interesting to some highly selective colleges. I don’t think there is much benefit to going to a regional college, which might not best suit your needs. Save your money. Go to CC and prove yourself, then aim very high. If you can pull great grades at a CC, you might have a shot at tippy top colleges.
Yep, this is why I was thinking Miami-Dade, rather than a more typical CC. Location-wise, Miami very much meets the big city requirement (and a very LGBTQ-friendly city at that), and Miami-Dade straddles the boundary between a CC and a 4-year; you actually can get an undergrad business degree there without transferring Business | Academics | Miami Dade College but you can also take advantage of their transfer relationship with UMiami University of Miami and Miami Dade College team up for student success UMiami has a real estate specialization in their business school, if OP prefers that over a more general business program. B.B.A. in Real Estate < University of Miami
My S21 finished junior year with a 2.5 (on an upward swing like you) and finished senior year with a 2.7 after a great senior year. No test score. Lots of options for you if geography is flexible.
Look at state universities with set acceptance standards. You can find them on the school websites. Schools like Wichita State, U Montana and Montana State, Mizzou, West Virginia. All possible and in great college town locations.
Many smaller schools will like your story as well. If you want suggestions there, let me know.
Still think OOS unless auto admit will be a reach at schools you mention but looking more closely at some of them again. ASU they auto admit with 24 ACT for OOS and in Kansas, K State and Kansas guarantee admit with 21 ACT… good call
3 solid choices for him
Your initial post claims that you have a business in the real estate sector so I thought that you might be interested in studying real estate in business school.
I think that you might want to research courses and careers related to real estate.
Possibly you were referring to the 6% of $600,000 gross amount generated by your business. Maybe you bought & sold a property or other real estate transaction without being a realtor. My point was that generating $600,000 gross receipts/earnings is not the same as $600,000 of personal income.
If your take home part of the $600,000 gross generated was even half, then forget full-time college & concentrate on your business. Colleges will always be available. Consider part-time study while managing your business. Courses can be done on-line or at a local community college.