Hello, I am not the best student and have always done poorly in school even though I am very smart and capable.
With that being said, I started at a lower tier state university and was simply not ready. I managed to be kicked out after having a 1.5 gpa and 25.5 credits. I realized at that point I could not continue floundering around if I wanted to be successful in the future.
Then, this past fall I attended a local community college and registered for 5 classes including Stats I, Comp II and business courses. I just got my grades back and received a 3.266 gpa getting A/B grades. Although I did not do as well as I wanted to this is definitely positive and I hope to do even better in the future. I am also taking two business classes during the winter session in hopes of raising my dreadful cumulative gpa.
Finally, I am looking to get back on track at a four year school but I am not sure how to approach the application process. My poor academic record in both HS and my first college are obviously going to be detrimental to my case. I had a decent SAT score (630/540/690) but was also not sure whether this would be used by anyone. I wanted to know if its realistic to get into some Tier 1 schools or whether I should just use my articulation agreement with the state flagship. I dont want to go there but I dont have a lot of choices and it may be in my best interest to. Please let me know if that is the case.
I was also concerned about the credits that I am earning at the CC. If I choose to get an A.S will that 60 credits add on to my 25.5 earned credit count I started at my first school? I do not want to be out of consideration as most schools explicitly state that they need 60 credits completed at their institution and facilities.
When schools say they need about half of the credits completed at their institution they generally mean that regardless of whether or not you have completed the maximum amount of transferable units.
Tier 1 schools with a 3.266 would definitely be unrealistic. What’s your state flagship? Some are better than others.
The state flagship is Rutgers-NB. I was wondering then if you or others could offer realistic alternatives as well. I am not too concerned with location and other similar qualities.
What about the financial aspect? A lot of the better schools don’t offer very good aid for transfer students.
The cost of most schools is not an issue unless its a school with a massive price that is not really worth that price.
Rutgers NB with in-state tuition is probably your best bet. You could apply to some reach schools to see if you get in but with a 3.26 I’m not sure you’ll get in anywhere that’s worth paying more than your rutgers tuition
Sorry but, “Out of State” options will be expensive and may not accept you. Tier 1 schools are not going to admit you based on your record and GPA.
Most schools run about ~$40K to $60K for OOS transfers and are a “massive price” that would be unaffordable per year.
Transfers don’t get many offerings in financial aid.
It doesn’t matter where you get your degree just as long as you get it.
Well, I’m not sure who gave you the authority to adjudicate what is unaffordable for me. However, I appreciate your concern for my financial well being. I do agree that out of state schools that are overpriced are not the best options in certain instances.
I have the following question that I need to clarify before submitting my application. I live in California and have attended a community college here for two years now. I recently completed my AA and I am ready to transfer. However, I took some college credits that I am not proud of in Venezuela (I am from Venezuela). Can I completely omit this institution from my Univ. application, because if I listed it, they will require me to send them the transcripts, which I don’t have. Can they find out about this foreign institution even when I omit it from my application. Please help!