Rough start CC transfer student

[ceex0]

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Hello everyone ! I always read other peoples threads on here but this is the first time I have actually posted! Okay so I'm going to jump right in. I am just finishing up my first year at a community college and I have been off to a rough start. I am currently around a 2.9 GPA. My high school allowed us to dual enroll at the local community college and I received an E in class that wont transfer to the university I'm going to but did bring down my GPA at the CC. Also, I failed a intro Bio class when I actually started attended the CC as a full time student which I retook in the summer and got a B. Lastly, I hit a horrible rough patch last semester and dropped 3 out of my 4 classes because I kinda just gave up I probably could have pulled through and got decent grades in the courses but my mind was just in way too many places.

My question is I just applied to U of M Dearborn for the upcoming fall semester. And I will have around 40/45 transferring credits. With only Bio1 under my belt which I'm taking now and possibly Bio2 this summer at the CC. Do I still have time to redeem myself and becoming an applicant who has a real chance for dental school ?

Btw I plan on majoring in spanish to become fluent and also have a way of standing out from other applicants.

 

[snipza]

Yes, you have time. I ended my first year in college with a 1.4 GPA.

I just graduated with a 2.996. I literally just applied to a post-bacc two days ago and hope that I get in. With a 2.9 and a couple of years left of school, you have a good shot a being a competitive candidate.

Don't be like me and screw up my first year, coast my 2nd year, and THEN decide that my GPA might actually matter. Had I gotten serious about school at the start of my 2nd year, I'd be at a 3.2 right now. Work hard now to get good stats so you don't have to spend 20k on a post-bacc and an extra two years of time.

 

[ceex0]

Yes, you have time. I ended my first year in college with a 1.4 GPA.

I just graduated with a 2.996. I literally just applied to a post-bacc two days ago and hope that I get in. With a 2.9 and a couple of years left of school, you have a good shot a being a competitive candidate.

Don't be like me and screw up my first year, coast my 2nd year, and THEN decide that my GPA might actually matter. Had I gotten serious about school at the start of my 2nd year, I'd be at a 3.2 right now. Work hard now to get good stats so you don't have to spend 20k on a post-bacc and an extra two years of time.

Thank you so much ! I am definitely gonna real bust my butt and bring my GPA up the next few years ! Best of luck to you on your journey as well.

 

[jmcunnin]

Yes, you have time. I am a non traditional business student making a career change, but when I was in undergrad...I did something similar and dropped 6 classes. I ended up with a 3.4 GPA. I got my master's in business and had a 3.7 GPA with that. Fast forward to last semester which was my first science classes in about 6-7 years and I had a 4.0. This semester is definitely a lot harder though. I might not end up with a 4.0, but I'm not giving up. You shouldn't give up either. It's a little cliche, but where there is a will..there is a way. Good luck to you!

 

[snipza]

Something I've noticed as I've aged through college is that you don't really have to be all that smart to do well. I'm only 23 and can say that I am WAY more mature than when I was 19 or 20. Lack of proper attitude, drive, and commitment are why some kids start off rough. As you age, you realize the importance, understand the requirements, and have the true desire to do well. Literally partied my heart out (or stomach out) as a freshman, was lost as a sophomore, and felt like King Leonidis climbing that mountain to those hunch-backs my last two years.

You don't have many credit, each A is going to bump you up significantly. Because I have so many credits already, each A will bump me up less and less. This is your chance - don't f*** it up. Lol

 

[ceex0]

Something I've noticed as I've aged through college is that you don't really have to be all that smart to do well. I'm only 23 and can say that I am WAY more mature than when I was 19 or 20. Lack of proper attitude, drive, and commitment are why some kids start off rough. As you age, you realize the importance, understand the requirements, and have the true desire to do well. Literally partied my heart out (or stomach out) as a freshman, was lost as a sophomore, and felt like King Leonidis climbing that mountain to those hunch-backs my last two years.

You don't have many credit, each A is going to bump you up significantly. Because I have so many credits already, each A will bump me up less and less. This is your chance - don't f*** it up. Lol

Once again I am so thankful for your advice. I also have another question since the fall will be my first semester at the university and I am a non science major but still have all but one of the pre reqs to complete how many sciences would you take a semester to be able to stay safe and not ruin my gpa ?

 

[snipza]

That depends solely on your abilities to handle a heavy course load. I haven't taken any pre-req classes yet, aside from some math (I'm a Business major), so I cannot really provide you any useful advice here.

All I know is that I've taken 18 semester units before and I did well, whereas my friends, who were science majors, struggled with a normal load of just science classes (Bio, Chem, Phys). I don't think anyone would deny that having science classes in general will make your life harder. Having ALL science classes would probably make your life hell. I'd spread them out if you can, but keep in mind your time-frame and DAT test date goal.

Obviously, if I get into my post-bacc, all I will be taking is science and math. My life will be pretty ****ty and I still plan to work 30 hours to support myself. But I see it as good training for the rigors of dental school if I ever get in.

 

[ceex0]

That depends solely on your abilities to handle a heavy course load. I haven't taken any pre-req classes yet, aside from some math (I'm a Business major), so I cannot really provide you any useful advice here.

All I know is that I've taken 18 semester units before and I did well, whereas my friends, who were science majors, struggled with a normal load of just science classes (Bio, Chem, Phys). I don't think anyone would deny that having science classes in general will make your life harder. Having ALL science classes would probably make your life hell. I'd spread them out if you can, but keep in mind your time-frame and DAT test date goal.

Obviously, if I get into my post-bacc, all I will be taking is science and math. My life will be pretty ****ty and I still plan to work 30 hours to support myself. But I see it as good training for the rigors of dental school if I ever get in.

Yeah that makes total sense ! I'm just not sure if university is much harder than CC so idk if I should ease in my first semester or take two science classes and two non science ! But thanks for all of your help 🙂

 

[snipza]

Well, when I was transferring to university, my orientation group was told to take bare minimum for full time to "ease into it". But as a transfer student, you should know yourself by now. If you don't know your strengths and weaknesses in school by now, something is wrong. I maxxed my units the very first term in university and did fine. I knew I could handle it by that point.

If you're unsure though, don't risk your GPA trying to rush through.