I'm a senior in high school and I'm about to start my college application process. My school doesn't allow facial percings, but I have a lip ring. Usually at school I put a stud in and no one really notices so I havn't gotten in trouble. I went to a school dance with a lip ring and it was on a boat, and I didn't want to take it out. I couldn't get off the boat or anything and the ring isn't healed, so I kept it in. The principal suspended me for that. My GPA isn't very hot, but it is above a 3.2. Do you think this would really mess up my chances of getting into college? I really want to go to Loyola Marymount in LA.
2007-09-04 09:12:39 · 8 answers · asked by jennks 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No, I really don't think it would mess up your chances. If disciplinary issues come up in the application process, they give kids a chance to explain it.
If colleges even care, they should be aware of the irrelevant reasons kids get suspended nowadays (take yourself, for example) and would probably be dumb to reject kids on those grounds alone.
2007-09-04 09:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to want to take advantage of the application for this one. You'll want to have the chance to explain that this was a mistake on your part, rather than malicious. Approach it as follows:
- What happened
- Why it happened, not blaming anyone but yourself (you knew the rule, and you chose not to follow it.)
- What you learned from the experience. *
Maybe work in, if you feel it's appropriate, why you got the lip ring despite the rule against it. Think this through a lot, and also discuss it with your guidance counselor. She may have some additional suggestions, especially if she's had other students (and I'm sure she has) who've been through similar.
*BTW, this learning doesn't have to be "always follow the rules". It can be that expressing oneself is more important than rules, or what have you. Something honest and real, not crap. But it must be well thought out.
You're going to want to try to put a positive spin on this. If you can approach this right then no, it won't adversely impact your admissions. But don't leave it hanging. If they ask about disciplinary actions - and they usually do - make sure you talk about this.
And make sure they understand why Loyola is right for you, and you're a good fit for it. If they offer interviews, take them up on it. Visit the campus, take a tour, and talk to someone in admissions. Make sure they know you are interested.
Your GPA is a bit low for Loyola. It's not out of their range, though. Do well on your SATs, continue doing well in school, and you stand a decent chance of getting in. However, also have some backup schools - places you'd also like to attend in case Loyola doesn't work out.
2007-09-04 09:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that alone will prevent you from getting into college, especially since it wasn't for violence, drugs, drinking, etc. I think the more important factors are your gpa and your test scores--have you looked at the statistics to see the average gpa/scores of accepted students at Loyola Marymount?
Also, if you're worried about it, you could address it in your application essay if it fits into their topic. You probably want to take a "freedom of expression" approach rather than "I didn't want my piercing to close" approach, though. You also want to get good letters of rec. from teachers/counselors, etc.
It's also possible that the school will never know you were suspended. . .
2007-09-04 09:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well gettin suspended isnt going to look very good on your application... but if u do well throughout the rest of the year and u keep your GPA above a 3.0 i think you'll do just fine
2007-09-04 09:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by ladycarebear101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 23:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend the first 2 years at a community college and then transfer.
2007-09-04 09:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's shouldn't unless things are really messed up.
2007-09-04 09:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got no chance boy O
2007-09-04 09:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋