Desperate Chance me for The Ohio State University

Blessed3times
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:45:26 +0000

All replies I agree with.

You can learn to become a better test taker. If you already have a couple of languages and music under your belt, you can learn this as well. Preparing for the ACT is different than most tests. Look into taking a prep class. My three kids all had multiple point improvements : 4 points in two sittings, 8 points in three sittings, 3 points in three sittings but at the max.

My oldest D (median ACT) did regional campus for a year and actually qualified for scholarship at the regional (HS GPA 3.5, 5 APs, 28 ACT, athlete). She transferred to main with a 3.9 freshman GPA. She graduated in 5 years after a major change and working part-time (20-30 hours). She says in hindsight she should have focused on her studies and not worked as much. She also says she should have done the dorm route to get “the full college experience.”

Second (junior) and now the third (freshman this fall) are going through “the full college experience.” But this might be a conflict with your working. Unless you are going into restaurant management as a career, it might be time to take a hard look at this. I say this with 8 years of restaurant experience regret during my first two degrees.

Worst case (which is still pretty good) go to CSCC for a year or two and transfer in. You pay less. If you are having to work that much already, it might be better for you.

While OSU does not superscore, you can submit multiple scores and it can impact decisions once you are considered. There is a disclaimer that after your application date there is no guarantee it will be considered. So early action Nov 1st of your Senior year / this year, take the ACT’s after taking a ACT prep class by Sept., and take it once more after and if there is continued improvement submit before end of November.

Add in volunteering hours even if you have give up work/getting paid. Charities and Church causes round out an application.

You never mention if writing is your strength or not. Start your essay now and get as many non-family member eyes on it as possible. Hit your English teacher with it the first week of class. You will need a teacher references, keep in mind. Consider engaging a coach for developing your essays. I cannot stress this enough. You have one chance to ace the essays (read: make a resonating impression on your audience), give yourself every opportunity to do well here. Put as much effort and planning into the essay as you are doing in every thing else. Honing the (essay) writing skills more now will pay you back the rest of your life.

Remember to pay it forward eventually.

Best if luck!