Okay I had a 3.8 gpa during highschool and a 4.0 during Junior College, where I got my associates degree. Then I went on to a four year college and everything was good for the first semester, A's and B's. But then we had 6 deaths in my family with in a 3 month period of time and I became extremely depressed and developed a health problem(due to stress) I stopped going to my classes and for one year I failed ALL but two of my classes. Since then I decided that I was wasting my money and I needed to take some time off from college. So I am currently taking a year off.... but I want to apply soon to a school closer to home and I am afraid they will not except me because my gpa is now 2.5. Has this happened to any of you....or anyone you know? Were you/they able to get back into college? And do you think I should write some sort of letter with my admissions applications explaining to them my situation? Or will they just think I am making excuses for myself? Please Help Me. Thankyou
2006-09-29 12:54:35 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
you have two options: The best would be to work with your admissions counsellor, who will probably advise a letter of explanation.
You can also apply to this new school, but never let on that you attended your previous transfer. The bad side there is that you lose the credit for your good semester, plus if you're getting any governmental aide, the new school's financial aide office will likely find out - after you're admitted. I've never heard of repercussions for thie route, but it's possbile, I dsuppose.
I'd recommend going the first route; you work through it up-front, get your good tranfer credit, and it's behind you.
2006-09-29 13:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the school, how much latitude they are willing to give you. Hopefully they will look at your complete history and let you back in.
Sending a letter is a good idea, so is calling to talk to a person or going there. Find out who makes admissions decisions, who you should explain the situation to. If you have that kind of record long-term and you bring transcripts etc. to demonstrate it, plus references from teachers/professors/etc then hopefully they will accept you anyways.
Your decision to take a year off will work in your favor; you knew you were in a bad place and you did the responsible thing. Show them what you've been doing since then - job etc., bring references and reviews if you can.
Most schools do have some latitude, even if they have to accept you on probation.
Good luck!
2006-09-29 13:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Trips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry for you. Talk to someone in the admissions office. A 2.5 may seem disgraceful to you but there are plenty college students who never get much higher than that. I'll bet the situation is not as hopeless as you think.
2006-09-29 16:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by Alan J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that happened to me. You DEFINATELY should contact the administrations and see what you can do. I was at community colledge at that time, and they said that there is a way to "ignore" the whole quarter/semester. The way that they will do that is by putting a "W" by the grade. A "W" is not great but still. That way it won't effect your GPA. and whenever you should your transcript you can explain that you were a great student, but something "globally" happened during that semester.
Hope this helps,
Good luck
2006-09-29 13:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by Julia T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please write a letter for yourself. You had a severe grief reaction. If you went to the doctor because of depression, get a letter from the doctor too. I am sure if you point out your previous good academic record you will be accepted into a good school.
2006-09-29 13:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Diane D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your situation is very compelling. You will get back into school. When transferring, colleges take into account high school grades too.
2006-09-29 12:58:28 · answer #6 · answered by escuchando 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
god bless ur family members
2006-09-29 13:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by pimpster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-29 12:57:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋