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Hey.. hello guys.. new to this site.. anyway.. I am a senior in high school.. and looking for colleges.. now.. heres the problem.. I"ve already taken the SAT's and I got an 1180 on them.. however.. I literally had a family crisis my freshman and sophomore year.. it screwed my GPA totally over.. Now i'm only at a 2.25, I am taking an AP class this year.. and I plan to do well.. I also volunteer at the hospital because I would like to major in a medicine program in college.. PLEASEEE give me feedback on this.. it's seriously stressing me out.

By Mike (Mike) on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 01:14 pm: Edit

What state you are in is important. Had a neice in CA who spent 2 years in CC the at a U of C and is now at UCLA med school. In other states I know the CCs aren't worth going to. If you are interested in Nursing then a 2 year associates degree may be a good way into the field giving you a chance for the BS later. You need to give us some clues about your interests if you want more.


Mike's Dad

By Clickspring (Clickspring) on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 01:40 pm: Edit

Yeah, what state are you in?

By Mrabraham (Mrabraham) on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 01:54 pm: Edit

I'm in pennsylvania.. And the community college around here is actually really good.. however..the school I REALLY have my eyes on Is Westchester University.. down near philadelphia.. anyway besides that.. I live in PA.. Now maybe a bit more help ?

By Chrisy (Chrisy) on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 02:23 pm: Edit

Whatever you do don't say you're a pre-med.
You really should take your SAT's over, and ask your mom/dad to call your counselor to explain your family crisis, and he/she will subtly incorporate that into the counselor recommendation.

By Vadad (Vadad) on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 04:32 pm: Edit

I took a look at their website, and your SAT score is in range (though it wouldn't hurt to try to improve it). Your GPA is about a point less than average, which is not horribly out of line. It says they give serious consideration to anyone in the top half of their class. It also looks like they have a "summer developmental program" for people in special circumstances. You might want to make an appointment with an admissions counselor at the school (in person if possible), explain the whole nine yards, and he/she might give you some idea about how your special circumstance might be accommodated.