<p>I applied to a community college for my first two years of college. The college I applied to offers a pre-veterinary medicine major, which is why I haven’t looked at any other community colleges. That’s the only local one I’ve found that offers that and I know it can really help when I apply to Mississippi State after the two years are up. That’s not what I need an opinion on. It’s just a little explanation why I’m trying so hard to get into a community college. Okay, here it is:
I applied and they sent my application back and had a sticky note on it that told me my high school diploma was unacceptable and I can try to get my GED and reapply. That was back in January. Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail from them offering me a presidential scholarship because of my ACT scores. I’ve been in the process of filling out a petition for admission, and I’m not sure if I should mention that they sent me the offer or not. Anyways, what I need an opinion on:
Because they sent me the offer, how much do you think that increases my chances of getting accepted? They have an open door policy and their only real requirement I’ve found is a minimum of 19 credits with at least 3 of them being English. I’ve got all of the credits, and 5 of them are English. I didn’t send in my transcripts when I applied but I’m sending them in with my petition, along with a letter from the high school. It was a home school program that claimed national accreditation and is recognized by the BBB. I wasn’t home schooled up until the first couple of months into high school. Switching was for personal reasons and I definitely did not want to be home schooled. I loved school way too much. Before that I actually attended the local public schools (exception of 2 that were in Alabama). Likelihood of getting accepted after filling out a petition?</p>
<p>The only people whocan answer your question are the people at that CC. Make an appointment with the the person whose signature is on the letter with the scholarship offer, and get their assistance.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Know what the definition of a homeschool graduate is for your state and then contact the school. A lot of schools are only familiar (if at all) with the requirements for their state. More than likely, if you can show the documentation that you are a graduate according to your state, they’ll accept it, the notable exceptions being state schools in Pennsylvania and New York.</p>