i really messed up..i mean really this pass year and my average went down...from a 3.0...i have one year of high school left which is my senior year..i heard its not really gonna matter to colleges n e way...i got a 1590 on the first try on my SAT..and i score about 85% + on all my regents....can i get accepted to ANY 4 year college? what can i do...help please
2007-06-22 17:32:47 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
go to a comunity college for a year or two and do good there and you can transfer in.
2007-06-22 17:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the others are defining as a decent college but you can get into a state university. I would strongly recommend that you really focus over the next year and practice the SAT and you should be okay. If not, start with an easier college and work your way up. No shame in that
2007-06-26 16:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You certainly can get into a decent college. I've been looking at Collegeboard and some pretty good schools (Such as Arizona and Arizona State) include 20 percent of their students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9. Don't count yourself out.
2007-06-22 17:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by tripleh330902000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some colleges not only look at GPA they also take into consideration whether you did any community service or if you have a job. THere are some pretty good community colleges but it doesn't hurt to apply to the school you really want to go to.
2007-06-22 17:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short - no. Try as hard as you can to get above a 3.0, preferably above a 3.5. Also, you will need to retake the SAT - 1500 is average, but with your grades, you will need to be above average. I would also definately consider a community college for a few years- then you can transfer to a 4 year college.
2007-06-23 11:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by Isabelle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The colleges of the state you live in have to accept you if you have a 2.0 or better. I applied to Harvard, Yale and MIT and I had a 2.8 GPA. I didn't get accepted but I applied. I have the rejection letters framed and hanging on a wall in my den.
2007-06-22 18:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. Some state schools will admit you, and maybe even some private schools. they'll also look at extracurriculars and your essay. Also if you have a family member that graduated from a certain college, you may get in easier.
2007-06-22 17:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, to get into a decent college you need at least a 3.5 GPA.
2007-06-22 17:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by GS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋