I’m a junior considering going to middle college. I’m planning on graduating with a AS in my 13th year or 12th year. i want to go to an ivey league school or ivey league grad school or t30 state school, but i have a few B’s on my transcript and those grades wlll be factored into my college gpa right? its 4 b’s in highschool classes and 1 b in college. I don’t want these grades to affect me. My plan if i dont get into ivey undergrad is to complete middle college then go to chapel hill as a transfer or first year or nyu then apply to ivey league for grad school.
Also middle college is apparently for “underachieving highschoolers” “at risk of failing or dropping out”?? Isn’t that a bad reputation?
Would these things this ruin my chances of getting into an ivey league grad school or grad school or masters program in general when im older?
I am going to be welcoming and kind as this is your first post. You have found a forum with experts and experienced parents who love to assist students. Welcome.
Now some advice. I assume you are used to communicating via social media with your peers, but, in this forum, you should pay attention to grammar and punctuation. If you wish to get into an Ivy (not ivey), not only will you need to have excellent grades and extra curricular activities, you will need to present yourself as well as possible. The adults here to help you appreciate students who ask their questions with some level of seriousness. If they are going to devote their time to provide you with their expert advice, you should respect them by looking over your post before sending.
I had never heard of middle college before. I did a bit of google research, and it appears to be designed for “at risk” students to help them finish high school. Some, like one in West Virginia, is for children in their foster care system. To me, it does not seem like a logical next step for a not “at risk” B student trying to get into an Ivy league school. Does your school have a college counselor who could advise you?
Not knowing much about you, I would recommend that you find a college that will take you as you are, that is affordable to you, that has a major in your field of study, and has a location/atmosphere you like. There are many excellent schools out there that admit kids with a mix of As and Bs in high school. Knock it out of the park with grades, activities, leadership and other things in college. Then apply to grad school. Try for an Ivy if you like. Grad schools don’t look at high school grades. What you DO in college is more important than WHERE you go to college. You don’t need an Ivy education to be a successful happy person.
That depends on where you are. “Middle College” in California typically describes a dual enrollment program where advanced high school students take college courses (covering more advanced material relative to what is typically covered in high school) at local community colleges. But in other states, the term may mean something different.
If you’re in the US, sounds as if you’re talking about community college.
I would stop focusing on clawing your way into the most selective college you can get into, and instead think about what you want to study, what type of career you want, and how best to achieve that. Community colleges with a transfer agreement to your flagship state U can be an excellent way to get the degree you want, at a very good price.
I think you mean community college? I have never heard of middle college. Some Ivy League colleges are more welcoming to community college transfer students, such as Brown. All Ivy League colleges accept few transfer students. As mentioned, you need to be the best you can be and really find a way to make an impression as a student and as a person who is involved in the community, whether it’s at community college or elsewhere.
Please clarify some confusing points. What do you mean by 13th or 12th? By AS, do you mean associates degree?
How do you have one B in college if you are in high school right now? Have you been in a dual enrolment program?
Your plan needs to be graduating from college with a BA or BS, not on attending any one particular college such as NYU or UNCCH. As an out of state student, UNCCH will not offer you any money and is more expensive than any instate option you have. NYU is very expensive. How will you fund any of the private colleges you wish to apply to?
As others have mentioned, please use standard English conventions here. Text speak is very confusing. The colleges you are interested in will want to see evidence of proper grammar and punctuation usage.
Through this innovative high school program, students have the opportunity to obtain a rigorous high school education while concurrently earning college credits. Middle College is an innovative pathway to college and career readiness that integrates high school, college, and career training in a college environment. Students cannot be credit deficient.
Sounds like middle college is alternate pathway for career training or Associate degree.
No. This won’t help getting you into Ivy league for sure. Maybe provide us your current HS stats and college preference. we can suggest some college choices for you. Good Luck.
sorry about my grammar i was sleep deprived typing this. i meant i have a b in a college class. yes im in a de program. and yes middle college is community college + highschool combined. you get ana associate degree at the same time as your highschool diploma. you can graduate as a 13th year in middle college if you enroll in middle college as a senior. money is not a problem for me so im not worried about tuition. im in north carolina, not out of state. my parents will cover my tuition. i want older or experienced people to tell me if this is a bad or good idea concerning my grades before i move forward.
You are fortunate to have a number of fine instate public universities in North Carolina. If you were my kid, and you had stats strong enough to be a competitive applicant for the Ivy League Schools (with their below 10% acceptance rate, and $90,000 a year costs), I would NOT be supportive of a community college route to getting your bachelors degree.
You really have not told us your GPA, SAT or ACT scores, class rank, course rigor.
If you aren’t suitable for acceptance to a four year college, this community college route might be a decent idea. But if you have the potential to go to an undergrad school for all four years to get your undergrad degree, and don’t need to prove you can do college work…find some undergrad schools to apply to…in my opinion.
i want to be a computer engineer and a physicist. i might study business, statistics, or finance maybe as a minor. I would like a white collar job that pays above 6 figures and lets me telework but im also fine working in person. I’m also fine working far away from home, in a low cost of living, low crime rates, no frequent natural disasters/ away from coastal areas and im fine with my job being difficult and long hours and tight deadlines. idk if thats enough info but basically my main career goals are to get financial security and a job in math. thank you for your advice, transferring to my flagship state u is what im planning to do. NYU is just a reach school for me. and yeah middle college is community college + highschool. you get your hs diploma and associates degree at the same time.
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