2.0 High School GPA & 880 SAT

[ambiti0n]

HS GPA: 2.0
SAT: 880 Math and Reading

I'm currently at a Community College.
How hard will it be for me to get into a 4-year University?
To guarantee me getting into a University in NC I would need to complete an associates degree.
I'm really stressing on what classes to take, as I know taking pre med reqs are strongly advised not to be taken at a CC, but I do need Science classes for.

Has anyone else been in this situation?
I'm not going to make excuses about my HS career, as it's my fault plain and simple.

Should I do the 2-year route and take all my sciences classes again, once I get into the university?

Or just take Gen Ed classes, besides Calc, Statistics, and Science classes, and just apply for my NCSU, HBCUs, and the small unversities in NC?

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[JESSFALLING]

HS GPA: 2.0
SAT: 880 Math and Reading

I'm currently at a Community College.
How hard will it be for me to get into a 4-year University?
To guarantee me getting into a University in NC I would need to complete an associates degree.
I'm really stressing on what classes to take, as I know taking pre med reqs are strongly advised not to be taken at a CC, but I do need Science classes for.

Has anyone else been in this situation?
I'm not going to make excuses about my HS career, as it's my fault plain and simple.

Should I do the 2-year route and take all my sciences classes again, once I get into the university?

Or just take Gen Ed classes, besides Calc, Statistics, and Science classes, and just apply for my NCSU, HBCUs, and the small unversities in NC?

Well, fortunately at this point your HS experience doesn't matter one bit....except for the fact that you may not have developed study habits which work for you yet. Please be cautious with your enrollments/course loads. Start light and prove to yourself that you are doing what it takes to earn As.

I do think that you should take start taking science sooner than later, but with the following thoughts:

First, the physical science prereqs require strong algebra and trig skills. (And so does Calc!) So, start by improving your math skills, if needed. Don't enroll in Gen Chem or Gen Physics until you are confident that you can handled the math involved.

Secondly, after you nail down the math, I would start with Gen Chem. If you did poorly in Chemistry in HS, you may want to take an "Intro to Chem" course first. Gen Chem moves very fast and it can leave you in the dust if you don't have the background/study habits. Take it seriously! It is the best prereq to start with, though, because you can't take Organic until you've completed a year of it....and you can't take Biochem until you've completed a year of Organic.

Plan to take a few upper-division science courses once you transfer. Doing so and doing well in them will dispel 90% of most schools concerns about cc coursework. Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Physiology are great choices. These will also help you with the MCAT. You can also save Physics for your jr. year at the university if you want to, unless you need it as a prereq for other courses in your major.

Sociology and Psychology are becoming part of the post-2014 MCAT, so plan to study each, in addition to the standard sciences.

Lastly, please don't forget that your major doesn't matter. Try to use your next few years to determine what you love studying.....that way you can be focused and successful when you transfer.

Good luck.

 

[WorldChanger36]

I did the CC route and got into a University just fine. High school grades and SAT scores never came up ( although I had a 3.2 GPA and an 1400 SAT score, money was my issue). I finished the AA degree in 3 years and am finishing a double major in biology and psychology with a minor in religious studies at the university. Don't worry about high school you left that behind you, worry about your CC grades. You can take the prerecs at the CC level if you take alot of upper level sciences when you get to the university. Once you get that AA you can get into a university with very little trouble. So Ace your classes and be ready to take hard upper levels sciences when you get to the university and make sure you major in some thing you enjoy. Don't just go for biology or chem because all the other premeds are doing it. You can take a biology or chem minor to get those upper level classes. You shouldn't have to retake anything once you get to the university level.
If you are still worried about taking pre-recs at the CC level just take the prerecs that you are required to in order to get your AA and finish the rest at the university and take upper level sciences. You will be fine if you take the pre-recs at the CC level or the university level, just don't take them online. If you are wondering I took Bio 1 and 2 and gen chem 1 and 2 at the CC level and Orgo and physics at the university. Keep an eye on the GPA and roack your MCAT when you take it and you will get there. Don't let the Community college haters get to you, you will be fine. Good luck.

 

[WorldChanger36]

Well, fortunately at this point your HS experience doesn't matter one bit....except for the fact that you may not have developed study habits which work for you yet. Please be cautious with your enrollments/course loads. Start light and prove to yourself that you are doing what it takes to earn As.

I do think that you should take start taking science sooner than later, but with the following thoughts:

First, the physical science prereqs require strong algebra and trig skills. (And so does Calc!) So, start by improving your math skills, if needed. Don't enroll in Gen Chem or Gen Physics until you are confident that you can handled the math involved.

Secondly, after you nail down the math, I would start with Gen Chem. If you did poorly in Chemistry in HS, you may want to take an "Intro to Chem" course first. Gen Chem moves very fast and it can leave you in the dust if you don't have the background/study habits. Take it seriously! It is the best prereq to start with, though, because you can't take Organic until you've completed a year of it....and you can't take Biochem until you've completed a year of Organic.

Plan to take a few upper-division science courses once you transfer. Doing so and doing well in them will dispel 90% of most schools concerns about cc coursework. Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Physiology are great choices. These will also help you with the MCAT. You can also save Physics for your jr. year at the university if you want to, unless you need it as a prereq for other courses in your major.

Please don't forget that your major doesn't matter. Try to use your next few years to determine what you love studying.....that way you can be focused and successful when you transfer.

Good luck.

This is great advice too.

 

[sector9]

HS GPA: 2.0
SAT: 880 Math and Reading

I'm currently at a Community College.
How hard will it be for me to get into a 4-year University?
To guarantee me getting into a University in NC I would need to complete an associates degree.
I'm really stressing on what classes to take, as I know taking pre med reqs are strongly advised not to be taken at a CC, but I do need Science classes for.

Has anyone else been in this situation?
I'm not going to make excuses about my HS career, as it's my fault plain and simple.

Should I do the 2-year route and take all my sciences classes again, once I get into the university?

Or just take Gen Ed classes, besides Calc, Statistics, and Science classes, and just apply for my NCSU, HBCUs, and the small unversities in NC?

Although I have never transferred, I was under the impression that colleges don't care about your high school stuff when they're considering a transfer application. I thought it was only about what you've done post-HS.

If that's the case, then get to work in community college and stop letting your high school career hold you back

 

[dmf2682]

2.0 and an 880 SAT is about average in the Carolinas. If you have your teeth I'd say you're a shoo-in for medical school!

 

[Sephiroth]

Although I have never transferred, I was under the impression that colleges don't care about your high school stuff when they're considering a transfer application. I thought it was only about what you've done post-HS.

If that's the case, then get to work in community college and stop letting your high school career hold you back

I think some (many?) do ask for SAT scores though, so you may want to prepare for that better and retake it.

 

[Drogo]

HS GPA: 2.0
SAT: 880 Math and Reading

I'm currently at a Community College.
How hard will it be for me to get into a 4-year University?
To guarantee me getting into a University in NC I would need to complete an associates degree.
I'm really stressing on what classes to take, as I know taking pre med reqs are strongly advised not to be taken at a CC, but I do need Science classes for.

Has anyone else been in this situation?
I'm not going to make excuses about my HS career, as it's my fault plain and simple.

Should I do the 2-year route and take all my sciences classes again, once I get into the university?

Or just take Gen Ed classes, besides Calc, Statistics, and Science classes, and just apply for my NCSU, HBCUs, and the small unversities in NC?

I'd strongly suggest working on your math, general bio courses and sharpening up your chemistry if it's a bit rusty (via an intro chem course). You could take half of your prereqs at the CC and the other half at a university with some upper-level bio courses thrown in. Maybe save organic chemistry and physics for later.

Your main focus should be developing great study habits and mastering the material whether at a CC or a university. Anything is possible, I'm holding a GED and due to my performance thus far at my CC I'm set to get a yearly $8,000 scholarship at a local uni. If I maintain my strong GPA I'm also eligible for a $11,000+ yearly scholarship to a state school with heavy research involvement. You just have to be proactive about things and you'll be surprised at the great opportunities that can arise.

 

[WorldChanger36]

I think some (many?) do ask for SAT scores though, so you may want to prepare for that better and retake it.

This case is rare if they have a transfer agreement policy with the CC. If you try to transfer out of state, yes you will have to retake that SAT. For perfect clarity on the subject I recommend the OP contact the schools that he/she is interested in transfering to and ask. I know in my state all you need is the AA and a 2.8 GPA, although you do have to compete with the other transfers but an early application cleared that up for most people. I doubt that NC is to different.

 

[ambiti0n]

This case is rare if they have a transfer agreement policy with the CC. If you try to transfer out of state, yes you will have to retake that SAT. For perfect clarity on the subject I recommend the OP contact the schools that he/she is interested in transfering to and ask. I know in my state all you need is the AA and a 2.8 GPA, although you do have to compete with the other transfers but an early application cleared that up for most people. I doubt that NC is to different.

In NC it is an AA/AS with a 2.0 is an automatic acceptance into a university, but say if you want to get in biology at UNC or NCSU, then you would need a 3.0.

Also my coursload right now is History, Art, English, and Pre-Calc Trig.
Also taking HS Chemistry, because I did not take it in HS. (it does not count towards my undergrad gpa)

 

[JESSFALLING]

Also taking HS Chemistry, because I did not take it in HS. (it does not count towards my undergrad gpa)

Just be aware that if this HS Chem course is being taken at your cc, then it will become part of your GPA for med school application purposes...so work to get a great grade.

 

[ambiti0n]

Just be aware that if this HS Chem course is being taken at your cc, then it will become part of your GPA for med school application purposes...so work to get a great grade.

Even if its in the Individual Learning Center, where students get their GED? I was told its counted as a High School class? It's also online and I take two test after completing a section.

 

[Stumpyman]

After a certain number of credits, you don't even need the SAT scores. In Texas, if you have over 30 credits then HS grades and SAT scores are useless. Probably similar in NC.

 

[bajastapler]

Don't let high school grades bog you down. They won't affect you at all.

Make sure you pick up good study habits and get good grades starting in college.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Most 4 year universities will look primarily at your college gpa, however I believe the majority still examine your sat score.

 

[ambiti0n]

Also I might being leaning towards going for the Associates in Nursing at WakeTech Community College and then getting my BSN through n online program or get in at NCCU to get my BSN...

I know that with a Nursing degree there is a lot of clinical time...
I'm wondering if you can do the pre med reqs, while doing the nursing degree...
Or I might just do a post-bacc program....

The main reason I'm thinking of nursing is because, it would be a nice paying part-time job, while in school, and I have to find my own place soon... (my mom is about to get married and I honestly can't stand the man)

 

[mishaS]

My buddy never finished high school, never took the ACT, or the SAT, and he's at a 4 year University that's harder to get into than the one I went to (it's nothing amazing, but it has a good local reputation).

 

[JESSFALLING]

Even if its in the Individual Learning Center, where students get their GED? I was told its counted as a High School class? It's also online and I take two test after completing a section.

Probably not then. It only will count if it shows up on your cc's official transcript.

 

[lucitrea]

My buddy never finished high school, never took the ACT, or the SAT, and he's at a 4 year University that's harder to get into than the one I went to (it's nothing amazing, but it has a good local reputation).

did daddy buy a library?

and for OP

This is just me, but id do a an AA in bio,stats,a bunch of english,intro bio, intro chem, intro physics, trig and a bunch of gen eds,then id transfer.
stats isnt a pre-req for most med schools, its just recommended. so i wouldnt worry about it being taken at the CC.

also, make sure to take classes that can transfer over to the school youre transferring to. you dont want to be forced to redo those courses just because theyre not quite what the uni was looking for.

if your SAT was 800/2400 with a 2.0GPA id be worried about my performance in college. go to the tutoring center/learn to study.

I have heard of people who do other things before becoming pre-med. One person had several different jobs before deciding on it. another was a nurse and went to school to do pre-reqs. the nurse did nursing so she would have experience and to boost her studying skills before she took the pre-med classes

 

[tabascosauce]

dude study more

 

[KatyPerry]

2.0 and an 880 SAT is about average in the Carolinas. If you have your teeth I'd say you're a shoo-in for medical school!

hhahahahah wtf i dont want to have anything to do with doctors from the carolinas if thats true

 

[NCOldie]

HS GPA: 2.0
SAT: 880 Math and Reading

I'm currently at a Community College.
How hard will it be for me to get into a 4-year University?
To guarantee me getting into a University in NC I would need to complete an associates degree.
I'm really stressing on what classes to take, as I know taking pre med reqs are strongly advised not to be taken at a CC, but I do need Science classes for.

Has anyone else been in this situation?
I'm not going to make excuses about my HS career, as it's my fault plain and simple.

Should I do the 2-year route and take all my sciences classes again, once I get into the university?

Or just take Gen Ed classes, besides Calc, Statistics, and Science classes, and just apply for my NCSU, HBCUs, and the small unversities in NC?

I'm from NC and I can answer your question from experience. You should definitely take classes at a community college to begin with. You don't HAVE to finish out an Associate degree, but you need to obtain the minimum credit hour requirements for the university you are interested in. NCCU doesn't appear to require your SAT score, but it does require your high school transcript as well as your college transcript. But, admission to NCCU doesn't appear to be too difficult, so even though you had a 2.0 in HS, as long as you did well in the college courses you completed, you should be good to go.
At Durham Tech, there is a program called "C-STEP". It's a program that helps talented, low-income students achieve success in school and eventually transfer to UNC Chapel Hill. It's not a guarantee to be admitted into Chapel Hill, but you will definitely have guidance and strong support in getting there. Plus, if you are admitted, you will receive a scholarship and it says on the site "Once enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the university attempts to meet 100 percent of every admitted C-STEP student's demonstrated financial need" Here is the link: http://www.durhamtech.edu/asut/cstep.htm
Also, NCCU has a scholarship for transfer students who have completed an associate from an NC community college. This is the link to that: http://www.durhamtech.edu/transfer/NCCUTransferScholarshipApplication.pdf

Good luck with this. If you have considered going to Wake-Tech, I assume you're in the area that is wonderful for pre-meds. Near the Research Triangle, the largest in the world! You're around a whole bunch of resources...Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, ECU, Wake Forest. I would definitely take advantage of that if I were you. There's no harm in contacted pre-med advisors from any of these universities even if you're not a student.

 

[Neurosis]

hhahahahah wtf i dont want to have anything to do with doctors from the carolinas if thats true

 

[JonnyL]

hhahahahah wtf i dont want to have anything to do with doctors from the carolinas if thats true

I hope this was the reason you got banned.