<p>I got 2.0’s from 9th to 10th grade, but I got a 4.0 gpa all throughout my junior year. I also got a 1830 on my SAT. And I took 3 AP’s and all honors. Can I get into somewhere good?</p>
<p>Define “good”.</p>
<p>A bit selective but not too selective. </p>
<p>Like, 50-69% admission</p>
<p>I live in MD Btw</p>
<p>Any other criteria, in terms of size, location, majors/departments, interests (e.g. big-time sports, arts, Greek life, "vibe,"etc.)? Will finances be an issue for your family? I’ve heard good things about St. Mary’s College of Maryland, as a public liberal arts college where you would have a pretty good chance of admission. How far are you willing to travel? You can probably get into plenty of “good” colleges, but your options will be more limited if you need a significant amount of financial assistance. The upward trend in grades is always good. Do you plan to re-take the SAT, or take the ACT. I never encourage students to base their application choices on any scores other than the ones they have, but even a modest bump in your test results could help, so it’s worth signing up for some fall test dates. You have a shot at Temple, if you want a larger, urban school, but I don’t think you’d qualify for much in the way of merit aid there. Look into some of the “Colleges That Change Lives,” especially if your family can pay most of the costs. You would be an academic match for many of them, if you’re interested in small colleges. If you want a larger university, Clemson would be possible; West Virginia U is probably pretty safe for you, as are some other state schools. Give us a few more hints about your interests and needs, and we can provide more suggestions. </p>
<p>Money might be a problem but I figured that if I become a CNA I could help pay. Location isn’t an issue. Hey, I was looking at Clemson lol, but I got scared out of it.</p>
<p>Clemson wont likely admit you and you won’t be able to afford it.</p>
<p>Even working as a CNA will not pay for college, so be practical. You wouldn’t be able to work full time, and even if you did, all your earnings would go towards living expenses. More likely, you would be working part-time and only earning enough for spending money and car expenses.</p>
<p>You need to look at some of the Maryland publics. You may have to start at a CC and then transfer.</p>
<p>Ask your parents how much they can pay each year. That is important.</p>
<p>YOU can only borrow $5500 for your frosh year.</p>
<p>geez, what a nice turn around, OP! congratulations. from a 2.0 to a 4.0 with three APs! talk about taking your life in your hands…good job!</p>
<p>You’ve got to straighten out the financial aid and family contribution issues. So I want you to run the net price calculators at each of these MD public schools: UMDCP, UMD Baltimore, Salisbury, Frostburg, and St. Mary’s. Maryland is also fortunate to have several schools that are hbcus or largely African American: UMD Eastern Shore, Bowie State, Towson, Coppin State, UMD Eastern Shore, and UBaltimore. The cost of attendance at each is less than 25K this year.</p>
<p>Then talk to your parents about what they can afford to spend each year.</p>
<p>Wait, so is going from a 2.0 to a 4.0 good enough to get me into a decent college or not. My SAT isn’t THAT bad is it? I might redo it this year. But like, Towson, is that a reasonable option?</p>
<p>Ok, Towson is not, but a college that’s reputable.</p>