What are my chances of getting into a college?

Question

I'm only a sophomore in high school but I do really bad in school. N's(Not passing, C's, and occasionally B's. I hate everything about school except when computers are involved. So, I eventually want to go to a college to learn more about computers....What do you guys think my chances are of getting into an ok college? Can I at least improve by graduation? I feel dumb.

Answer 1

Cs and Bs might be fine if you get a good grade on the SAT. (Especially if you try to get more A's and B's in the next few years.) Many colleges really look heavily at the SAT because different high schools can be easier or harder, but the SAT is the same for everyone of course.

But how come you don't pass some courses? Your writing seems really good, so that's not the problem. If math is the problem, then the computer field might be because math courses are such a heavy part of that. My best friend in college wound up switching from Computer Science major to Business b/c of all the math courses she had to take and just didn't like.

Maybe you're bored in those classes because they're too easy? My dh is the kind of person that always failed easy classes and got A's in hard classes, because he got bored in the easy classes. If that's you, then maybe you should take more Advanced Placement or harder classes.

Answer 2

Well, the first thing I notice is that for a person that feels dumb..you have rather good grammar and spelling..better than the average person here..and most of them have already graduated high school! So, don't feel bad. To get into an "ok" college you will definately need to get rid of the N's and move more towards the C's and B's if not a few A's. Colleges in general don't look at your grades before your junior year..so you shouldn't worry yet, you still have a while to start working. If the worst comes to the worst and you do mess up your junior and senior year and come out of High School with a low GPA and cannot get into a so-called good college, don't forget that there are plenty of great junior colleges that will take you. If you can pull of a good reputation there in the first two years you can transfer to a traditional four year college and still have their name on your degree when you graduate. Another good part of this is it costs a whole lot less than a traditional four year college.

So..make a genuine attempt to get your grades up. I would hasten a somewhat educated guess at the fact that your problem is not an inability to do well it's just a little 'lazy' streak and peer pressure...i mean, who wants to study for tests when they can be at the mall hanging with friends?

It's good that computers interest you..they can be fascinating..and it is surely a good area for making good money. I say go for it..and good luck!

Answer 3

Don't fret! It's great that you're already considering college, because in reality you need to start preparing now. Since you already recognize where your strengths are (computers), enjoy that area of school, and try to work that into your other classes. (Create powerpoint slides out of your notes and review them by recreating the class period, etc).

But now you need to face your weaknesses. Surely you don't hate "everthing about school except when computers are involved". You likely have a knack for one or two subjects over the others, so shine there! If you hate English slightly less than you hate Algebra, then get involved in a book club or be an aide for your English teacher. The more plugged in you are in the areas that interest you, the more pleasurable school will be.

And about those subjects that you just loathe? You're not alone. Everybody has some classes that they just hate or don't understand. If you're really struggling, go in for tutoring. Talk to your teacher after class, and I'm sure he will be able to offer some tips for improving in that class. The important thing here is that your teacher sees that you are taking initiative. When he sees a student truly trying to learn, the odds are greater that he'll be more lenient when you're genuinely stuck and be more eager to help you succeed.

You don't have to be a star student to get into college. Yes, colleges are more eager to enroll students who make great grades, so you should try your hardest. But never beat yourself up if you can't attain that perfect 4.0. Few people do. Also, colleges are interested not only in your grades. They also take into consideration your ACT/SAT scores, as well as community service, and extracurricular activities.

Don't stress! Try your hardest, and get plugged into areas that you enjoy. School will be a lot more fun. Promise.

Answer 4

First thing is attitude. You may have made mistakes, but it's not too late to turn it around. I know what it feels like to be burned out, but work hard now so you don't have to later. I would suggest that you work very closely with your high school counselor. Start doing your college testing now because it is not unusual to get nervous and tank the first time.

Most important things are to not wait until the last minute and begin exploring all options. I would suggest being open to starting off with a few courses at your local community college. You can also begin corresponding with colleges and universities to see if they offer programs that meet your needs. I know a few of my undergraduate classmates started college on a probationary basis due to a poor GPA, so there is hope for you :)

Answer 5

Practically ZERO....

Think carefully. Colleges are far harder than high schools. If you think studying for high school classes are chore and difficult, you won't believe what you get in college. Every professor will act as if his/her class is the only one you are taking and give you assignments that may take 5 to 10 hours to complete every week. No, computers are not involved in most classes.

Knowing this, do you want to get into college even?

You can get into community colleges with minimum GPA (C average will do) and low SAT and ACT scores. But that's only the beginning. You have to keep passing with at least C or you will be forced out by academic warnings.

If you want to get into college, start NOW. C mixed in with Bs will give you a chance to get into community colleges. BUT, think if you really want to get into college. Getting into a college is one thing but finishing it is quite another.

If you don't graduate, you have NO chance of getting into college, except for GED. (but getting a GED requires studying, too) Sounds harsh? Yes it is.... but it is the truth. You have to make choices in your life, and this is one of them.

By the way, don't give up on yourself so easily. You sound like ME 20+ years ago!

Answer 6

There are always community colleges, they are cheaper. Your required to take placement tests to assure you are correctly placed. But, you still have time to improve in High school. Never say your dumb... be positive at all times. And one other thing to remember...teachers are paid to teach, if your having a hard time demand their help until you understand. A teacher is only as good as the learned student.

Answer 7

you have a stable risk of moving into. have you ever made your record in accordance to reaches, safeties, and 50/50? a number of your faculties could exceptionally reject you, using fact they determine you're stable adequate to get right into a greater "elite" college (i replaced into rejected from a cal state, yet have been given into George Washington!). have you ever in addition to could made your record in accordance to affordability? Your GPA is large while you're no longer thinking of ivy league. in addition to, after taking 3 AP classes in step with semester in my junior and senior years, and all honors classes, i can inform you AP is a waste of time. you're taking a direction, and you will possibly get credit in case you bypass the examination with a score your college will settle for. OR, you could pass to community college, bypass the direction, and it counts regardless, as long as that's transferable! IF funds is a controversy, i might take classes at a community college that pass over, and you will enter college with a million/2 your freshman 365 days knocked off. In different words, on your 2nd semester, you're a sophomore!

Answer 8

Ask for some help from your counselor. you may have a learning disability or ADD. There are a lot of very smart people that feel very dumb because they have a LD and don't know it. You still have time to bring your grades up and there are also technical schools that you can think about.

Answer 9

sophomore grades don't really count...except in bringing down ur GPA

If you bring them up to A's and B's in your junior year, and straight A's by senior year, you could probly get into an average/good public college. If your parents have a bit of money for you, you have chances at an average/good private college (which is slightly better in my opinion)


and if ur into computers, do well in science, do well in the math part of ur SAT's and you can get into a good computer-science based school

Answer 10

there's a meaning and purpose of everything taught to you in school. Get with the program! It doesn't sound like you're stupid - just lazy and can't or don't want to get your priorities in order. Get your act together.... do your homework/studying first thing after school - hate it or not. Devote some quality time to studying. THEN take some personal time. Study hard now, or plan on suffering through some job you HATE for all your adult life....!!!!!!!!!!!!!