Do i still have the chance to get accepted into College?

Question

Okay, I am a Higschool Student right now and I am currently in my sophomore year (10th). Last year I did poorly, unfortuantly i got a 2.6 GPA overall (2.7 sem1; 2.5 sem 2). This year my grades somewhat improved but not as I hoped for Semester 1 i got a 2.85 GPA. I still have second semester to go and i am trying to do better and at LEAST get a 3.0-3.5 (mostly B's). I am in College-Prep courses (CP) right now. Next year I am trying to go for mostly A's in all my classes and senior year also. If i get all A's from junior year until senior year 1st semester what will my GPA go up to? I currently have a 2.68 (for 3 semesters so far). I have 4 semesters left and if i get all A's, what will my GPA raise up to from a 2.68??. on the 4.0 scale since im in CP? also, for colleges..im not looking to go to a 2 yr/comm college or voc school/state school. im looking for a 4-year, priv, unv. any good tips will be great!! =]] k thanks =]

Answer 1

The only requirement of most state supported schools is a 2.0 or "C" average to get into college. Where are you getting ideas otherwise??

Lots of people with 2.5 averages becoming Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers, etc.

Your college grades will be highly dependent on your maturity where one needs to buckle down, spend most nights till after 100AM. Those are the ones who suceed, regardless of those high school grades.

The notion that all students with 3.0+ in High School are great achievers in college is a faulse one. Lots of 2.5 students in High School become 3.9 students in college. Its a matter of maturity.

Answer 2

If you can meet the goals you have set for yourself over the next few semesters, you should be okay. Granted, very selective schools might not have you in their top tier, but it sounds like you are on track to have some good choices. Your performance on SAT or ACT exams will also carry weight so doing well on the exam could help.

You deserve a pat on the back for starting early to recognize your weaknesses and for making steps toward resolving them while there is time.

The most important thing--besides doing as well as you can in high school--is to begin focusing on what your career goals might be. That will help you select schools with strong programs in your chosen area. Not all colleges are equal in their strengths obviously, and "right" college for you may be totally the wrong college for someone else no matter how highly ranked it might be.

Don't be too hasty to write off state schools though. There are many state schools that are excellent and many private ones that are weak. Rather than discount a whole category, research the options that matter to you and go from there.

Good luck. Work hard, but don't stress yourself out because life is too short!