No, not at all. They’re the kind to hope and just go with the flow.
Honestly, I might just stick with Rutgers, and I don’t think taking pre-reqs in the summer is the best idea. Like @MYOS1634 said it probably isn’t enough depth, and I would like time to transition to college.
You COULD take some gen eds though : art or music appreciation (especially if you can pair that with weekend trips into NYC museums or open air festivals), etc.
Saving pre-med pre-reqs for the semester at Rutgers and using the summer classes to have fewer courses your first semester (think of this as a marathon: many eager freshmen burn their chances by starting like for a 50-meter dash. Slow and steady wins the race here.)
For instance, first semester you take Freshman English or Humanities, General Chemistry+lab, Calculus 1 or 2, plus sociology or psychology. Try to get As in all. Get used to managing a very different schedule - one of the greatest difficulties of freshman year. Get used to office hours, tutoring center, review sessions, etc. Get involved in clubs, volunteering, etc. That’ll put you in a great position for the following semester and med school, pa school, etc.)
At this point, you have lots of time. Yes, CC or Rutgers is most likely but you never know - so take your shots, especially at schools like W&L that offer full rides for merit. You can check all area schools - maybe others do.
Let your choice be made in March / April - Rutgers, CC, or somewhere else.
Don’t decide today. You’ve worked too hard not to take your shots!!
Or look at the reality - you can only go to one so there’s always a lot of “waste” and yet kids apply to 10, 20 schools - why?? Choice.
But be smart in your apps. If a meets need school doesn’t cut it, then find schools like Providence. Apply there for the Roddy Pre Med full ride, etc.
Others are out there.
I’m sorry, but this concerns me, both on your behalf and that of your siblings. I really don’t want you to be half way through college and then not have the funds to complete it.
Are there still schools where you could apply and qualify for significant merit?
In that way, winning a scholarship like the Johnson would really be the best situation: @kingo could still take the federal loans and bank what he’s not using just in case he needs them jr/sr year when his siblings get to college, and because it’s merit-based it’s guaranteed, no surprise down the line whatever happens with his parents and siblings.
It is, of course, a best-case scenario/hail Mary pass - but worth trying.
@kingo – Your SAT of 1420 is quite good and will unlock merit at various colleges. A higher SAT or ACT might unlock more. Are you registered to take the SAT or ACT one more time next month? If not, you might want to consider registering for the ACT TODAY – it is the last day you can for the December test. Many students prefer the ACT – it is more straightforward than the SAT. And I have just recently learned that students no longer need to take the science section for most colleges so that makes it even better, as that section is tricky. And since I assume you have a Thanksgiving break this week (or at least for some of it) you can do targeted study during that down time and perhaps be able to unlock additional merit at some of these merit-available colleges.
Please consider this. Today is the deadline. I am hoping for the best for you and think this is one way that might get you where you want.
I was thinking of signing up for my SAT, but my dad basically said I’m not getting anything higher and I should stick with a 1420.
I’ll consider the ACT, i might try to sign up for the SAT but its the first week of December so I’m not sure if its worth it.
I’ll probably do it. I’m only applying to college once anyway, why not give it a shot.
Students absolutely can raise their SAT or ACT scores with targeted studying. There are good guides out there and you will have time over Thanksgiving to prepare. The ACT is December 13, so that gives you three weeks . You are a smart and very motivated student – there are of course no guarantees, but it is quite possible you will see a score improvement.
And some students like the ACT more than the SAT and do better on it anyway.
If you can afford the cost, I strongly recommend that you register today (the deadline) and download official ACT practice materials and prepare for the test. There are better and worse ways to prepare – posters here will help you with the best methodologies, I am sure.
Here is the link to the official, free practice tests. Make sure to do both the online practice and also download the previously released tests and do them on paper. Make sure to do them timed and if time runs out, mark where you were and then finish the test. That will tell you if it’s content or timing that is an issue and will help guide your practice.
Lafayette has a Marquis full tuition - so room and board only so less than Rutgers by a smidge.
Providence has the full ride - not far from home. W&L gives a full ride to 10% of the entering class -40 to 45. More are out there !!!
Re upping this (ACT Dec test registration ) from @MMRose because it’s really important, 100% accurate, risk free for you, and the deadline is TODAY.
(And adding that the advice to not re-take is from a parent who seems to know very little about the college admissions process so it is probably advice that is best to be regarded as well-meaning but not well-informed).
Sorry – I meant my last response to your post to be to @kingo not you directly.
Honestly I’m thinking of the SAT, the ACT I would have to register now and I have no clue how it works or if I should take the risk.
Do you guys think its feasible, I got like three hours to register
I believe that It’s too late to register for the SAT. It’s not too late for the ACT. They aren’t that different and you have three weeks. It might open up additional merit for you. I think it’s definitely worth doing.
It has to be substantially the same as the SAT or the colleges wouldn’t consider them equivalent. Please don’t over think this. If your family can afford the price, it’s worth it.
@MYOS1634 can you chime in?
Take the ACT. You’ve already taken the SAT. You have a month - take a few practice - you’ll be fine.
I’m not a fan of what your dad said (you can’t do better) - bunk - but for some the ACT is better - and if it’s not, then you won’t use it.
alright i’m registering for the ACT, but I can still register for the SAT (the deadline is today)
If SAT is open do you guys think i should stick with the ACT or change to the SAT?
My bad. I didn’t see that there was late registration for the SAT.
Can you afford to register for both and take both?
If not, take a few minutes to review the sample act tests and see if you like it better and then make a decision.