980 SAT score and rejected from all EA colleges?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC will be a first generation college student. She's very intelligent, but a horrible test taker. She's taken AP English both junior and senior years as well as AP Calculus and Psychology. She's struggled with those courses getting C's, but otherwise her academic record is about a B average. She's depressed because she got 3 rejection letters already from good schools and her peers normally attend schools like UMD and one of the ivies. Community College isn't an option for her as she doesn't drive and we're not near transit. She's applied to the other state schools, but she's afraid of not being as successful as her peers because of her struggle with tests and school work. Any suggestions? I don't know how to help as I'm not familiar with college at all.

That's too bad. A better strategy would have been to drop those courses early on in the year when they proved to difficult and focused on test taking skills and SAT prep work.
Live and learn.

I agree with a PP - get in touch with a mentoring organization to help.

Community College is an option[u]. Uber, taxi, carpool are all valid options for getting to school as is moving and getting a room close to a campus.

Not getting the absolute ideal arrangement for college that one desires is not an excuse or reason for someone not to go to college.

[Anonymous]

980 on the 600-2400 scale?

[Anonymous]

540 math and 440 verbal

[Anonymous]

Towson is a good school as well. Do not underestimate these schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DC will be a first generation college student. She's very intelligent, but a horrible test taker. She's taken AP English both junior and senior years as well as AP Calculus and Psychology. She's struggled with those courses getting C's, but otherwise her academic record is about a B average. She's depressed because she got 3 rejection letters already from good schools and her peers normally attend schools like UMD and one of the ivies. Community College isn't an option for her as she doesn't drive and we're not near transit. She's applied to the other state schools, but she's afraid of not being as successful as her peers because of her struggle with tests and school work. Any suggestions? I don't know how to help as I'm not familiar with college at all.

That's too bad. A better strategy would have been to drop those courses early on in the year when they proved to difficult and focused on test taking skills and SAT prep work.
Live and learn.

I agree with a PP - get in touch with a mentoring organization to help.

Community College is an option[u]. Uber, taxi, carpool are all valid options for getting to school as is moving and getting a room close to a campus.

Not getting the absolute ideal arrangement for college that one desires is not an excuse or reason for someone not to go to college.

I agree. It's too late, but she should not have been taking AP classes. That's a shame that the school did not do its job by giving her proper guidance.

[Anonymous]

She felt peer pressure to do it as she was in the advanced math and science program in middle school and her peers were on the advanced track too. I don't know anything much about it. I'm just proud that she took advantage of opportunities that I didn't.

[Anonymous]

Please contact the Black Student Fund. You need some direction and while BSF caters to K-12, they are a wealth of information and can put you in touch with organizations thst can assist you and your daughter.

http://blackstudentfund.org/wordpress/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Another vote for community college. It's a great way for a bad test taker to get into a reputable state university. You should definitely check out what the transfer rules are for your local community college.

And one more vote. Also, consider colleges like Bowie State University which would probably do a conditional admit. I agree with PP that this could open the door to UMCP or other comparable colleges. Your DD just needs to make the grade and show she can do the work.

She applied to Bowie and 2 other HBCU as well as Towson.

She did not get into Bowie State?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for community college. It's a great way for a bad test taker to get into a reputable state university. You should definitely check out what the transfer rules are for your local community college.

And one more vote. Also, consider colleges like Bowie State University which would probably do a conditional admit. I agree with PP that this could open the door to UMCP or other comparable colleges. Your DD just needs to make the grade and show she can do the work.

She applied to Bowie and 2 other HBCU as well as Towson.

She did not get into Bowie State?

Yes, and Coppin and Morgan. She didn't get into Howard ,Spelman, or UMD. She doesn't want a college as large as Towson. The campus is too spread out and she has a disability that makes walking difficult.

[Anonymous]

Interested where she's in school now, OP. Are you in DC?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You and her need to get connected to an organization that mentors 1st generation kids ASAP.

Call the guidance counselor / college counselor tomorrow and set-up an appointment.

Ask their recommendations on what colleges work best for children who are not strong test takers. You do not want to go out of state or private until she is comfortable with what she needs to do to be successful in college.

It might be worht tking a gap year - and start planning for that right now!

It seems like the counselor is pushing towards HBCU. She wants to attend one to have a different experience from high school. I'll be happy wherever she ends up.

I am very surprised that she wasn't accepted at any HBCUs. While her SAT is low, she has a B average. If you want to stay in this area, did you apply to Hampton, Norfolk State, etc?

Here's the list of HBCUs if you haven't already seen it.

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/hbcu

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for community college. It's a great way for a bad test taker to get into a reputable state university. You should definitely check out what the transfer rules are for your local community college.

And one more vote. Also, consider colleges like Bowie State University which would probably do a conditional admit. I agree with PP that this could open the door to UMCP or other comparable colleges. Your DD just needs to make the grade and show she can do the work.

She applied to Bowie and 2 other HBCU as well as Towson.

She did not get into Bowie State?

Yes, and Coppin and Morgan. She didn't get into Howard ,Spelman, or UMD. She doesn't want a college as large as Towson. The campus is too spread out and she has a disability that makes walking difficult.

Wonderful! I was concerned that she wasn't admitted anywhere with a B average. Remember. She can always transfer later if she wants.

Here are some colleges with physically disabled friendly environments.

http://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/colleges-with-a-physically-disabled-friendly-environment/403/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for community college. It's a great way for a bad test taker to get into a reputable state university. You should definitely check out what the transfer rules are for your local community college.

And one more vote. Also, consider colleges like Bowie State University which would probably do a conditional admit. I agree with PP that this could open the door to UMCP or other comparable colleges. Your DD just needs to make the grade and show she can do the work.

She applied to Bowie and 2 other HBCU as well as Towson.

She did not get into Bowie State?

Yes, and Coppin and Morgan. She didn't get into Howard ,Spelman, or UMD. She doesn't want a college as large as Towson. The campus is too spread out and she has a disability that makes walking difficult.

Wonderful! I was concerned that she wasn't admitted anywhere with a B average. Remember. She can always transfer later if she wants.

Here are some colleges with physically disabled friendly environments.

http://www.collegexpress.com/lists/list/colleges-with-a-physically-disabled-friendly-environment/403/

PP here. I am so sorry. I misunderstood your last post and thought DD had been admitted to Bowie, Coppin, and Morgan. I don't understand why she wasn't admiited.

[Anonymous]

I appreciate that you are reaching out here for help and that's good but you need in person support. Call the school tomorrow and talk to her counselor. Ask for their help in finding support for your and your DD to help make the best decisions for college. Do not take the stance that you can't or are unable to understand the process. You absolutely can.

[Anonymous]

no to community college. It will drag her down. George mason is a good option for two years. Then she can transfer.