Chance/Match Me - GA Transfer Student aspiring Business Consultant [3.4 HS GPA, 1130 SAT, 3.2 college GPA, <$20k]

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@lilacable

One of my jobs was student worker at the college directly under the dean, so the president and I got to see each other fairly often and are on pretty good terms.

It sounds like this person could write you a nice character reference but cannot attest to you qualities as a student in their classes.

@lilacable

Essay: I’ve never had to write an essay before I’d probably take the chance to go over my passion for business and explain my poor SAT scores and decreasing GPA:

You have never written a paper of any kind in any of your college classes, or high school classes? The difference is the college essays talk about you…but it’s still writing. If you are really that lacking in writing skills…you need some work there.

Your essay should be about things that will make the college want you as part of their cohort of students. It should not be a place where you explain poor performance. That would better be addressed in the special information section found on most applications.

@lilacable

I started to gain back a passion over this past summer when I found out about management consulting, strategy, continuous development, and other jobs that involve researching industries and helping businesses be better businesses. It’s something I’d do for free if I didn’t need money to live. I love it.

I’m not clear how you developed this as a passion.

@lilacable

My HS GPA really took a hit during junior year where I tried to do dual enrollment full time with hopes of graduating high school with an associates, underwent some traumatic experiences, developed severe depression/anxiety, and had mostly C’s with one F. It still affects me now but I’ve been overcoming it through therapy and hard work. I’ve also had to care for a chronically ill family member

These are important. Caring for a family member can be very good as something you did. It also sounds like you did therapy (are you still doing this) and hard work. If you are two years out of high school…and it sounds like you are…your high school record isn’t as relevant as your college record. What IS your college record?

When did you graduate high school? How are you retaking high school courses if you have already graduated from high school.

@lilacable

I was a 4.0 (unweighted, 3.7 weighted) student in my freshman, sophomore, and senior years of HS, my schools late policy was relaxed and teachers would let us resubmit assignments up to 3 times 'til we had a grade we were happy with. I was very hard working but only a little smart, I’d often get B’s on my first try then get an A+ on my second.

Did you have an IEP or 504 plan that allowed this relaxing of school policy? Most colleges and professors will not allow you to submit and resubmit until you get a grade that is better. They just won’t.

@DigitalDad

Also, how many college credits are you transferring with?

This is a good question. Also, if you are attending a community college, you should speak to the transfer advisor there. They will know schools that will accept your credits. They will have some ideas of where you might consider applying.

You certainly sound very motivated and want to succeed. I think you absolutely will. I would suggest you get LOR from community college professors who have had you as a student and can attest to your class performance in a positive way.

Find out from that community college transfer advisor if there is some place you can go for help writing your college essays.