here's the thing: i know im a very capable student. if i had worked harder in my freshmen and sophamore years, i would have had at least near a 3.8ish gpa. but i dont do so well with getting my homework done and completed in a timely fashion. its not hard for me, ive got ADD and its kinda hard for me to concentrate, so i get side tracked and do something else. or i forget completely. (ive gotten better with h/w). but when i checked my gpa recently i found that it is a 3.275 and im ranked 40th out of 144. i am really dissappointed in myself right now and im freaking out b/c im worried about getting into a real good college. as i said, i know i could have been in the top 10. both my parents are doctors, and i was thinking into getting into medicine or something science. oh and i am a junior as of now. i was wondering if i could get any tips from anyone on what to do to get into a good college?
2007-02-17 15:51:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes you can get into a good college. a very good college with your GPA. you cant live up to the standards of your parents but only to yours. YOUR DREAMS should be your only motivator for you. not what someone else has planned for you.
Dont be disapponted. there are over 100 people who are ranking lower then you. Keep working hard and doing your work. Finish off your JR year strong because colleges will look at that more then your Senior year (i wish someone would have told me that when i was in school)
You will find a great school and you will do what you want to do when you graduate. Just dream big and reach for the stars. if you REALLY want it, i know you can do it.
2007-02-17 15:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got into a University with a 2.8 GPA which didn't even meet that University's requirement. So, it is possible!
First since you are a junior make sure your grades steadily approve instead of decline.
Second make sure you have something else going for you, get involved in some kind of community activity and/or sports activity and/or club.
If you still don't have the GPA requirement most schools allow you to write an additional essay explaining your grades. Don't say the stuff about how it's hard for you to concentrate, stick to what you do well, stick to that your grades improve. Explain why they are bad, you had to help with family or something honorable.
And if you take advanced classes then it is expected for you to get a little bit worse grades but note that at least you were challenging yourself.
And if that doesn't work you can always call the Admissions department. The school I went to had a special program that admitted students who didn't meet such requirements.
Remember that when one admission criteria is low other criteria counts more. This will mean there will be more weight placed on your essay, your SAT/ACT scores, your involvement in the community, etc...
Hope this helps.
2007-02-17 23:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a college for everyone.
College admissions is super competitive right now, and a 3.275 will not get you into a first-tier school. But there are many good colleges that will accept you. With your history of ADD and slackership, find a school with a supportive environment that will help you reach your potential. And since you're still a Junior, work as hard as you can in the next few months to get that GPA up. It goes without saying that you should do as well as you can on your SAT/ACT. And if you haven't taken any AP classes, and your school offers them, see if there's one or two you think you can do well in. (There's no point taking the class if you won't thrive.)
Your ADD status will not get you very far by itself; colleges want to see people who have overcome adversity; talk about how you've overcome your ADD, but don't use it as an excuse. If you are upfront with how it has been difficult for you, but that you've worked hard to improve, that will show great initiative on your part.
Good luck.
2007-02-18 02:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still get into a good college and work harder to raise your GPA up then.
If you don't want to go to a straight university after high school you can always go to a CC.
Don't let those negative comments about CC affects you because trust me, me and my friends go to a CC for very the same reason, but her GPA was higher than mines like way higher. My GPA was also, the same exact GPA as yours. lol.
Don't stress out about it.
If you want to go to a University you can go to one. Look within your state to see which colleges are good and also go to (studentreviews.com) to check out the reviews. That's what I used when I was applying to my Uni's. But instead, I picked a CC even when I was highly against going.
2014-10-16 21:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everything is about GPA when it comes to getting into a good college. You can get in by doing really well on the SATs. Colleges like to see you take the SAT IIs as well. Also, some colleges really love students who have a lot of extracurricular activities or when they have a lot of experience working. Also, make sure you have a kick-*** essay. Just don't let senioritis get to you on your last yr of high school and you should be fine. :)
2007-02-18 00:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by ilovebabybuttercup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you consider "a good college" Harvard or Yale or any of that type, probably not.
But you can get into a good four-year university with less than a 3.5. Not everything is based on grades--make sure you have high SAT scores, and more importantly, make sure you have a lot of activities and awards.
Also, do community service. A lot of it. It really does look good on college applications when you volunteer :-)
2007-02-18 00:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Karinissima 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.0 GPA is normally the threshold for good colleges
GPA isn't the only factor
- SAT/ACT scores
- Networking/social skills
- Extracurricular activities
- Volunteering/life experience
- Work experience
- Writing skills
- Presentation
are all important factors
good luck
2007-02-17 23:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Brandon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Define "good college".
I have had the same homework problem, except I don't have ADD, I get distracted by more fun things (such as Yahoo answers...I know I have homework still left to do).
2007-02-17 23:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by doctorevil64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state college will accept you. Do well in your undergrad years and you will be able to go to an excellent grad school.
2007-02-17 23:55:16 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately.
I had a 3.25 and I made it no problem - so I think you have a GREAT chance of doing so.
2007-02-17 23:58:21 · answer #10 · answered by NsB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋