Going into senior year 2.3 GPA, 2.0 unweighted. What is possible?

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You can raise it to 2.5, 2.6.
What math classes have you taken? It’s a bit concerning that you wouldn’t know how to get that result.
You need to have:

  • math through Precalculus (or at least algebra2/trig and stats)
  • 4 years of English (hopefully at least one or two years honors)
  • 4 years of social science including 2 years of history
  • 2-3 years of a foreign language
  • biology, chemistry w and at least one more lab science
  • some colleges want an art class.

What was your freshman/sophomore GPA? And your Junior GPA

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Good news, all of the Florida CC’s are available to you! They are non-selective.

I would focus your senior year on taking classes that will prep you for college. You want to do well and build good study habits, as that will best prepare you for college level work. However, you don’t have to worry too much about GPA, when it comes to CC admissions.

If you do well in CC, any of the Florida public universities will be available to you (including UF, UCF, FSU, etc.). For CC transfer students, Universities do not consider your HS GPA. They will ask for your HS transcripts, but that’s to check if you’ve met the language requirements, etc.

It’s critical that you keep a high GPA in CC. That’s why you want to do well in your last year in HS, so that success can continue on the following year in CC.

Good Luck!

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Whatever CC is your local CC in Florida, should be fine. :-bd

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As an example, these are the Minimum Requirements for Consideration for Computer Engineering Transfer Admission at UF:

Completion of 6* of the 8 critical tracking courses prior to first term of enrollment at UF

  • MAC2311 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 1
  • MAC2312 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 2
  • MAC2313 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3
  • MAP2302 Differential Equations
  • PHY2048 Physics w/ Calculus 1
  • PHY2048L Physics 1 Lab
  • PHY2049 Physics w/ Calculus 2
  • PHY2049L Physics 2 Lab
  • CHM2045 General Chemistry 1
  • CHM2045L** Chemistry 1 Lab
  • CHM2046*** General Chemistry 2
    *** Can substitute a Phys. or Bio. Science or any General Education course with a designation of P or B. Science course must be a 2000-level or higher.

http://www.cpe.eng.ufl.edu/transfer-admission

Note the math requirements! You will want to be ready for Calculus.

Here’s a list of Florida schools with “ABET” accredited Computer Engineering programs.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach >
Daytona Beach, FL, US

Florida A&M University >
Tallahassee, FL, US

Florida Atlantic University >
Boca Raton, FL, US

Florida Institute of Technology >
Melbourne, FL, US

Florida International University >
Miami, FL, US

Florida State University >
Tallahassee, FL, US

University of Central Florida >
Orlando, FL, US

University of Florida >
Gainesville, FL, US

University of Miami >
Coral Gables, FL, US

University of South Florida >
Tampa, FL, US

University of West Florida >
Pensacola, FL, US

Note that it’s easier to transfer from a public CC to a public university, but if you have the grades for UF, UCF, etc, you most likely have the grades for the private schools on this list (but they can be expensive).

Some of the schools offer transfer students scholarships. Here’s one example at FIU (50% Tuition, Fees and Books).

https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/6347

Others will offer need-based aid (if you qualify).

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So I should focus on boosting my GPA this year as much as I can, then hopefully go to the best CC around me for computer engineering, take classes there for two years, then apply to a FL university and hopefully finish out a batcherlors there?

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Sure!

Go to your local CC, it’s not likely worth it to travel farther to a different one. Only do that if a CC offers a class you really want to take that’s not available at your local CC.

What’s important in your senior year, is that you continue to develop good study skills. Raising your GPA is a sign that you are going in the right direction. Also take classes that will prepare you for college. Your hardest classes in CC will likely be the Physics, Chemistry and Calculus courses.

Every CC will accept you with a 2.0+ GPA. Focus on preparing yourself for college.

Going the CC route, can also make a lot of financial sense. :-bd

Good Luck!

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Get excellent grades.
Network with other students in clubs and campus organizations.
Work a part time job to show a history of working with others, scheduling, punctuality, etc.

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I think that there are two options.

One is as @“aunt bea” suggests. Work a lot harder on your academics when in community college and get much higher grades. You should aim to get mostly A’s with a few B’s in community college if you want to stand out among the various students wanting to do the same thing and transfer to a good university.

The other option is to learn a trade. As the baby boomer’s retire, there are going to be openings for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and a lot of other trades.

You might want to keep in mind that a 2.3 unweighted GPA is a bit lower than the average for all US high school students, and the majority of Americans never graduate from a 4 year university. Most of us do quite well finding a career in other ways. I do know people who did about the same as you in high school, but still ended up transferring to a very good university and going on to a master’s degree or PhD and doing very well with it. However, this will take a lot of work on your part and is not the only possible path going forward.

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Why do you suppose you have that 2.3? Is it that you’re simply not an academically minded kid-- that your talents lie elsewhere? Is it that your immaturity kept you from putting your focus on academics? Is it that you were so involved in sports or extra curricular or a job that you simply had no time left for school? Is it that family issues, or mental health issues or something similar kept you from focusing on school?

You get my point. It’s simplistic to think that all kids with a less than sterling GPA have the same issues. If you can figure out the reason for that GPA, it will be easier to point you on the appropriate path.

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What are my options when it comes to community colleges? I want to major in computer engineering. Also what are my options as far as boasting my senior year?

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What can I raise it to? I am taking 5 honors classes worth credits. Gimme an example of what my GPA would be if I got 4.0 senior year both semesters.

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I’m entering senior year with a 2.3 unweighted GPA. My only viable option seems to be the CC transfer to two year university route. What can I do to stand amongst the boards of students stuck in the same boat as me?

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What Community Colleges are driveable from where you live?

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Broward College is the most likely candidate. But others I’ve never heard of like Brown Mackie College are in the area.

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Your 1030/1100 SAT scores are in the average to slightly above average range. That’s very good. If you enjoy school and you’re doing your work, then a 2.0 UW GPA seems low. Are you sure your challenges are due to immaturity and not some sort of learning disorder?

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Uhm, well I’ve never felt like I had a disorder, but I wouldn’t know how to test for one in the first place, and how it would go unnoticed till now.

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You may only have one or two good option(s): the low-cost community college(s) serving the county/town/city where you live. Investigate any articulation agreements between your CC and the 4-year public colleges in your state. Choose your courses (and limit expenses) with a view toward a smooth transition into one of those 4-year schools.

This should be fairly straightforward. Yes, there are other options, which include going away to a more expensive 4y college with open admissions. However, you may be better off saving money for the first 2 years and eventually graduating from a major 4y state university. This is a very common, relatively low cost way to get a college degree.

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Will me getting a degree this way hinder me from obtaining things in the future?

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Absolutely not.
In fact Broward is an excellent college. Its honors college is well funded and offers great experiences (not to mention special scholarships). 4-year colleges will know you’ve been chosen for this prestigious program - and won’t know your high school GPA (Florida universities will use your cc courses and grades only to determine transfer admissions).
And, great news: you can be admitted despite your HS GPA if your act reaches 22+!

What classes are you sheduled for next year?

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Next year I will be taking US Government Honors, US Economics honors, English IV Honors, and Ap Computer Science A with some electives.