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ok so i am a junior in high school and my gpa is at 1.8 and i am making a`s and b`s and i am asking this because want to go to college but i dont know if i can. i want to know what i can do to prove to colleges that i can make it.
Ashley,
Thanks for writing. The best thing you can do is to get the best grades you can in the remaining time in high school. Colleges will be concerned about a low GPA but an upward trend will be some indication that you are getting ready for college.
Depending on how the next year goes, your best option may be to start at a community college for a year or two with plans to transfer after you prove your self at the community college. Community colleges are generally open admissions which means that they accept everyone who applies. They are often a very good choice for someone like you who struggled in the early years of high school but is on an upward trend.
There is an appropriate college out there for you. You just need to find your best choice.
Good luck.
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| Comment | thank you so much for helping me out, i really appreciate it. i will definitley take your advice seriously and work my but off to get it up. | ||
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I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
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I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.
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National Association for College Admission Counseling;
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
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BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
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I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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