<p>I’m not sure about college. Pepperdine rejected me. I was going to apply to other colleges over break, but was caught up… </p>
<p>I would like to eventually transfer to a better college, while attending a good college in the meantime. The preferable college would be in the West - Arizona, Oregon, or California. Of interest at present are Arizona State University, Tempe and San Francisco State University, San Francisco. The reason for this is that I have not yet graduated from high school, but have my GED and would like to apply. 30 on the ACT. </p>
<p>Another question would be what are good schools in the West. Those with good theatre programs? Those near LA? Those you can get accepted to with a GED and a 30 on the ACT? Was a second semester high school senior when dropping out… Not drugs or alcohol. </p>
<p>Occidental College is of interest, as is University of California. Momentarily, however, both are out of the picture, unless that picture is my hopeful future… </p>
<p>The majors I am contemplating are Business and maybe Theatre, too. The problem is that I haven’t done theatre before, but am interested in acting.</p>
<p>Since you’re in CA, I would recommend a good quality community college, like Santa Monica College or Pasadena City College. Work hard and get good grades, you can then transfer to a top UC or USC in two years. This will allow you to save money as well. You’ll be able to transfer more easily to a top school from a California Community college vs. going to a Cal State or out-of-state 4 year institution.</p>
<p>That being said, I’d say you have a pretty good shot at Arizona State or some of the Cal States with a 30 ACT score.</p>
<p>Don’t mean to negate the bulk of your recommendation, but I’m, quite unfortunately, not from California. Illinois is my current residence. </p>
<p>Thank you for your advice. Am going to send transcripts to AS and CS San Francisco, probably, Monday. </p>
<p>Do you like Berkeley? Are there any ties between San Francisco State and University of California Berkley due to locale?</p>
<p>Further, do you have any recommendations for summer programs or places to counselor or work at during the summer?</p>
<p>Much thanks, all the same.</p>
<p>Ah, OK…didn’t realize you were from Illinois. Pepperdine and SFSU aren’t too popular with people out-of-state.</p>
<p>I loved Berkeley. No real ties exist though between the two schools…they’re across the bay from each other and in two separate university systems.</p>
<p>If you plan on moving out to California and settling here, you could go to a good CA community college like the two I mentioned. Classes are only $20/unit. This would allow you to establish state residency during your initial two years, and then you can transfer more easily to UCLA or other UC and get in-state tuition. You have to be a resident of CA for at least one year before you enroll in a UC, show you’re financially independent, and show intent on making CA your permanent home…since you want to pursue acting, CA is a great place…The link below has more info:
[University</a> of California - Admissions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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Err…for out of state students classes are more expensive…$185/unit…
[Residency</a> Information](<a href=“http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=6&B=1]Residency”>http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=6&B=1)</p>
<p>You bet they aren’t! Hahahha. Experience seems to teach well. </p>
<p>Not moving out there. So, will need the luck! Even for a summer program. </p>
<p>Thanks for the time and the advice. Is there anything that you have a question about in Illinois, maybe I can help sometime. </p>
<p>Must be nice to be able to ‘set on the dock of the bay, watching the clouds roll away.’ ; ) Especially dreaming about the other side, even if you’re already there. </p>
<p>Have a good one.</p>