I need some college advice *Update: Accepted AGAIN!*

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Oh yeah, I thought of something else to add. Aren't there any schools you are interested in with application deadlines still open?? It's early January so I would imagine there must be some. Good luck!

[Karen]

Community college would be a fine place to start, and it's not "just like high school" in that no one is being forced to go there! Keep it as an option, and many school make you get through freshman year before declaring a major anyway, so don't stress about that too much right now. And the three majors you have listed have many of the same basic requirements anyway - so wherever you go you can take your basic college biology and sciences and then decide!

Your sister's friend who cries in her car between classes obviously has other issues than just being at Community College - there are plenty of people there and if you reach out, you'll make friends!

[Marigold2]

CC are great. Less tuition, usually closer to home, smaller classes and more of a communtity feel. All my kids started there as did my niece who went on to become a vet. Why pay double of triple for a four year school to just take the basics? The smart move is to start at a CC get your basics down and then transfer to a four year school with those great grades you got.
Best of luck to you.

[Asiel]

Sounds like you took a blow to your self esteem because of that one rejection. Look at it this way, the school doesn't really matter but the fact that you're looking to better yourself and continue your education is a big plus in my book. A good education, no matter where you go is something you will never regret. I think I'd go along with starting at CC , save some $$$ and decide where you want to take that education for the next term. Be proud that you opted to continue your education...

[cassiesmom]

Our local community college has transfer arrangements with several local 4-year schools to make it easier for students to transfer to a bachelor's program. They streamline the process of having your credits evaluated and getting enrolled at the 4-year school. I know two people who have done it that way.

My niece's academic adviser told her that she should consider colleges in 3 categories- those you know you can get into; those you're pretty confident of getting into; and "in my wildest dreams" schools. She ended up at a school she had no doubts of getting into, and it is working out okay so far.

[DJFyrewolf36]

As someone who has been to a University and a community college I have to say I enjoy the community college a lot more. The professors are more oriented to individual student success because the class sizes are so much smaller. I also noticed that there tends to be a bit more of a diverse population as far as age when it comes to a community college. In my writing class this term there is people in their 50s all the way to a kid who can't be much older than 15 and every thing in between. I find the discussions in classes with a more diverse age range are more interesting.
Community colleges are also much much MUCH cheaper and some offer programs that rival or beat similar ones found in universities.

[momcat]

Please don't eliminate community college. I didn't do well in high school and was accepted by a community college. From there, I was accepted to a high ranking state college and graduated on the dean's list. Community college is a great way to start plus it will help you acclimate to a 4 year college.

At this point, don't be too concerned about your major. Many students start in a particular major then find something they like more and do better in. I started as a biology major then changed to Literature. Most schools give you a sample of everything in your first 2 years.

Whatever you do, don't give up!