What college will take me!!

RoaringMice
Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:17:51 +0000

You can tell schools that you had a significant health issues in your sophomore year that impacted your grades and attendance. You have since gotten that health issue under control, as evidenced by your grades from this term forward. Have your teachers talk about this as well in their references - that you were ill, and since you’ve gotten your health under control, you’re doing great. This will help with a lot of colleges.

When you apply to colleges, I’d suggest you apply in two different ways. The first one is to apply to schools which tend to admit students who have your overall GPA at the time you are applying. The second one is to apply to schools which tend to admit students who have your GPA average WITHOUT calculating in that sophomore year. So for example, your first list might include colleges where they often admit students with maybe a 70 average. The second might be colleges which often admit students who have an 85/90 average.

In addition, make sure you apply to some schools which practice something called “holistic admissions”. These are schools that don’t admit only on the basis of your numbers. Instead, they look at your overall application package.

Do everything you can to make the rest of your application strong. So do formal prep for the SAT (or ACT). Take the SAT 2-3 times, so you maximize your shot at doing well. Work with your teachers so they can write you strong recommendations. Do the same with your guidance counselor. Make sure they know you, and your story. Continue to do well in your classes.

If you do these things, you will get into college; most likely several.