How can I get accepted into a good college with a poor record?
Asked by brian gI have been to a community college and I have a bad transcript which includes being placed on academic probation. Basically, the poor performance is not related the coursework but rather it was from emotional instabilities stemming from my parents divorce and anxiety issues. My GPA is low and my drop rate was high. My standing with that college is good which means I could return to take more classes but I know I would get rejected from a respectable college which I am aiming to attend in the future. I am 29 years old and I am getting out of the Army with my GI Bill and I am attending a very technical school and find myself enjoying being a student under a stable environment. I have a major interest in Electrical Engineering and crave to learn more about science and math. I know I must attend a community college and Ace every class and with the GIBill aiding me I can guarentee nothing less than A's and B's from here. How can I go about it now? I have the money&discipi
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Answered by Mac
Well, you have a few things working in your favor here. Being a veteran and an older student puts you into some demographic categories that could work to your advantage. Secondly, I would encourage you to find a few schools that interest you and go talk to an admissions counselor. You might find that private colleges will have more opportunities for you. Private colleges receive little or no state support, so many of them are willing to consider students who can afford to pay, even with a less-than-perfect record. It really depends on the school. Some private schools are also exploring or opening programs that target non-traditional students, which makes you an appealing candidate.
Well, you have a few things working in your favor here. Being a veteran and an older student puts you into some demographic categories that could work to your advantage. Secondly, I would encourage you to find a few schools that interest you and go talk to an admissions counselor. You might find that private colleges will have more opportunities for you. Private colleges receive little or no state support, so many of them are willing to consider students who can afford to pay, even with a less-than-perfect record. It really depends on the school. Some private schools are also exploring or opening programs that target non-traditional students, which makes you an appealing candidate.
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