Do i have no chance at going to a university?

Question

I have very low i mean looooowwww gpa D- gpa I slept though school cause i thought it was to dang slow. I also have truancy (no going to school) because i was always picked on at school so i didnt go. I dropped out got my GED. With 80+ percent in science and 40% in the rest. When i took the test 30% of high school students cant pass the test. So what i want to know with my troubled HS experince do i have no chance at collage even if i get a great score on my ACT/SAT or would i have to go to like a community college for 2 years first before they would even consider me?

Thank you every that answered! I want to go to U of MN. Im talking to a community college person on monday after work. FYI im almost 22.

Answer 1

Most universities won't admit someone with a GED without transferring from a community college, but if that idea really bothers you, there are a few schools out there which have what is called "open admission", which means that they will take anyone who has finished a high school equivalency. They aren't usually the best schools, and I still think you might do better to go the community college route, because no one I know of will base admissions on your ACT/SAT alone.

Answer 2

Here's what you can do. You can work and get some 'real world' experience and apply to college as a mature student when you're 21. Most students who apply to be mature students are accepted despite high school grades or lack there of! My fiance is currently a mature student and high school drop out (with a GED he scored in a top percentile, but the university didn't even look at his GED). He is pursuing an honors degree in the sciences and even considering graduate school!

You can also try to go to community college now and if you still want to go to university, you can transfer after a year. This is what I did, because like you I found high school boring, not challenging and I was picked on a lot and suffered some very nasty depression, so I'd skip a lot of days, never do my homework and do just enough to pass with Ds (by getting As on the tests).

High school does not make or break a person and you can certainly go on to get an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree after 'screwing up' in high school. In fact, it's my guess that intelligent people don't really have a niche until college. Universities know that high school basically beats the smarts out some people! That in combination with being an inexperienced and probably moody teenager is good enough reason for universities to give people opportunities despite their high school grades. And there's the money!

EDIT: I second checking out whether or not you have a learning disability!

Answer 3

Depends on where you live and what schools are available to you...or, more accurately, if you can relocate (and pay out of state tuition).

The college I used to work for had a "modified open enrollment" policy...all students 20 years old and older were automatically admitted with a high school diploma or GED...no ACT or GPA requirements whatsoever! Some four-year colleges even have "open enrollment" policies that give all students with a diploma or GED a chance! You just need to search for one.

Of course, junior college (community college) might not be a bad idea for you. If you want to succeed in college, you're going to need to learn at least some of the things you missed out on in high school. Community colleges are generally MUCH better at providing "remedial" education. Here's an illustration. When you start college, one of the tests you'll usually take is a "math placement exam"...this measures your current level of math knowedge. If the college you're attending requires "college algebra" and the test reveals that you're still struggling with "arithmatic", you'll be placed in a basic math class to prepare for the required one.

The college I mentioned with the modified open enrollment policy didn't offer basic math or English classes...students had to take those classes at the community college (fortunately the two institutions shared the same campus facilities).

Community college would also give you the benefit of "getting your feet wet"...if you didn't learn good note-taking, studying, and testing skills in high school, you'll benefit from the "lower stress" environment of a community college while you develop those skills!

Good luck to you...I wasn't the greatest student in high school (didn't sleep all the way through it but I got a couple of Fs and several Ds...luckily I liked English and pulled As and Bs in most of those classes)...I wasn't even the greatest student in college (2.4 GPA)...and now I have a Ph.D. in my field. You can do it!

Answer 4

Yes you do. It would be wise to go to a community college for the first year or two, then transfer if you like. Many community colleges have special programs for people like you. You may be required to take some remedial courses to improve your skills in areas you are weak in. Find local community colleges, call, ask, make appt's and GO. It will be well worth it. in many places the community colleges have great t=relationships with nearby universities and can help prepare you for university. You could also take some computer based courses from a university to get needed credits. GO...talk to an advisor at the local community college. Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

The wide discrepency in your scores tends to point toward a learning disability... a failure to contect in one area of study in a manner consistent with your connection in the other. As i understand, typically you would see a few (maybe 5-15) point difference btwn science based and the other. Your wide gap is something you may want to consult a psychiatrist and/or neurologist about.

As for college, Starting out at a community college is a good idea, especially if you are doing that while evaluating whether or not you have dyslexia, number transposition, or another perception issue that makes it more difficult for you to connect in the classroom setting. A record of success in college level classes at the community college level will avoid your having to sit for the ACT/SAT, and it will create a track record of success to which larger colleges or universities can refer to decide whther you are a student with potential enough to enroll.

Good luck.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

no no you dont