Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student

ahmed · April 30th, 2009, 18:10

Hi,

I am unfortunately not very bright

in my studies. I only have a 3.3 GPA and all I really want to do is fly. Do you know of any with a program similar to that of UIUC's? At Urbana Champaign, they have an aviation program where you earn your ratings in 2 years while taking general ed's, then for the last 2 years you choose a major and earn a B.S. in anything you want. I would like to go there but I am nowhere near their admissions requirements

Thanks
Ahmed

Pilot5510 · May 1st, 2009, 10:01

A 3.3 GPA is not bad at all plus it also depends on how many extra circular activities you have. You should apply anyways even if you may not think you can get in because you never know. You could always go to a local community college and get your ratings on the side; which might turn out to be cheaper than if you went to college and did them there.

good luck

fisher37 · May 6th, 2009, 22:22

That's not bad at all, I was accepted to both Kansas State and Oklahoma with no questions asked with like a 3.3 GPA man. Just work hard and you'll be fine!

DC10FlyBy · May 6th, 2009, 23:31

Dude. If you call that struggling... then I'm straight up SCREWED.
Seriously, you're fine bro.

mavsfan31 · May 6th, 2009, 23:40

If your GPA is low, try working on improving your SAT and ACT scores. Some colleges have sliding scales to where if your GPA isn't that great but your SAT is good, your fine.

DC10FlyBy · May 6th, 2009, 23:52

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Originally Posted by mavsfan31

If your GPA is low, try working on improving your SAT and ACT scores. Some colleges have sliding scales to where if your GPA isn't that great but your SAT is good, your fine.

Yeah, I actually just got done signing up for my first ACT on June 13th. Will schools take just an ACT, and no SAT?

mavsfan31 · May 7th, 2009, 01:07

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Originally Posted by DC10FlyBy

Yeah, I actually just got done signing up for my first ACT on June 13th. Will schools take just an ACT, and no SAT?

You only need one score to apply with.

I would suggest taking both the ACT and SAT, more than once. Usually, your score will be better the second time around. Do this by the end of your junior year. This way, you will have these scores to apply with early on in your senior year. By applying early, you have a better chance of getting in and things are less stressful.

It depends from college to college on what they prefer, but they will generally accept both regardless. OU prefers the ACT, but I only took the SAT. There is a table that has an ACT score that will correspond with what your SAT score is.

DC10FlyBy · May 7th, 2009, 01:08

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Originally Posted by mavsfan31

You only need one score to apply with.

I would suggest taking both the ACT and SAT, more than once. Usually, your score will be better the second time around. Do this by the end of your junior year. This way, you will have these scores to apply with early on in your senior year. By applying early, you have a better chance of getting in and things are less stressful.

It depends from college to college on what they prefer, but they will generally accept both regardless. OU prefers the ACT, but I only took the SAT. There is a table that has an ACT score that will correspond with what your SAT score is.

Okay awesome.
I am just a sophomore, and it's my first time. I plan on taking it a whole lot...

MikeD · May 7th, 2009, 01:46

Only a 3.3........lol. And that's struggling?

Thats funny.

juxtapilot · May 7th, 2009, 02:51

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Only a 3.3........lol. And that's struggling?

Thats funny.

My thought's exactly...

That makes me a failure I think.

mavsfan31 · May 7th, 2009, 07:56

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Originally Posted by DC10FlyBy

Okay awesome.
I am just a sophomore, and it's my first time. I plan on taking it a whole lot...

Yeah man. Just sign up for the tests early on so you don't have to take them far away from home.

The first day of summer I had to wake up at 5:45 AM to drive an hour to my testing site. It paid off in the end, but it still did suck!

DC10FlyBy · May 7th, 2009, 09:14

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Originally Posted by mavsfan31

Yeah man. Just sign up for the tests early on so you don't have to take them far away from home.

The first day of summer I had to wake up at 5:45 AM to drive an hour to my testing site. It paid off in the end, but it still did suck!

Oh wow. My testing location is my High School.

HangerBum · May 7th, 2009, 11:46

You should apply anyway! I heard UIUC is having trouble getting students. They have admitted all of there standby list and there is plenty of room for more!

PGT · May 7th, 2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Only a 3.3........lol. And that's struggling?

Thats funny.

My "low" GPA of 3.3 scored me an $8k/yr scholarship.

ahmed · May 7th, 2009, 22:27

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys.. I guess its because my high school has a lot of really smart kids and so I felt like I wasn't up to par.

I'll keep you all updated

mavsfan31 · May 7th, 2009, 22:37

Yeah dude don't sweat it. Just keep yourself well rounded (work, clubs, leadership experiences) if you really do think there is that much of a question as to whether or not you will get into the schools you want.

PGT · May 7th, 2009, 22:41

I don't know, the number 1 priority should be to have fun. I have one year left and even though I've had tons of fun so far, I always wish I would have done more. It's your last chance in life to get crazy and do whatever before having to be serious.

MikeD · May 7th, 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by ahmed

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys.. I guess its because my high school has a lot of really smart kids and so I felt like I wasn't up to par.

I'll keep you all updated

Buck up, man up, improve your attitude by not worrying so much, and screw everyone else and what they're doing or how they're doing it. Otherwise you're going to worry about yourself so much you're going to self-defeat anything you try to do. Have fun, as others have said.

Check this: I had a 2.4 college GPA; and I still ended up flying the Stealth fighter in the USAF.

So you're doing just fine for where you stand. Now press on.

Struggling.....my ass.

DC10FlyBy · May 7th, 2009, 23:15

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Check this: I had a 2.4 college GPA; and I still ended up flying the Stealth fighter in the USAF.

Oh hot damn.
I didn't know that... nice.

Kestrel452 · May 8th, 2009, 22:34

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Originally Posted by DC10FlyBy

Dude. If you call that struggling... then I'm straight up SCREWED.
Seriously, you're fine bro.

amen to that

April 30th, 2009, 18:10	#1
ahmed Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 112 Blog Entries: 1	Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student Hi, I am unfortunately not very bright in my studies. I only have a 3.3 GPA and all I really want to do is fly. Do you know of any with a program similar to that of UIUC's? At Urbana Champaign, they have an aviation program where you earn your ratings in 2 years while taking general ed's, then for the last 2 years you choose a major and earn a B.S. in anything you want. I would like to go there but I am nowhere near their admissions requirements Thanks Ahmed

May 1st, 2009, 10:01	#2
Pilot5510 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 68	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student A 3.3 GPA is not bad at all plus it also depends on how many extra circular activities you have. You should apply anyways even if you may not think you can get in because you never know. You could always go to a local community college and get your ratings on the side; which might turn out to be cheaper than if you went to college and did them there. good luck

May 6th, 2009, 22:22	#3
fisher37 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Liberal, KS Posts: 186	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student That's not bad at all, I was accepted to both Kansas State and Oklahoma with no questions asked with like a 3.3 GPA man. Just work hard and you'll be fine! __________________ CSEL and CMEL

May 6th, 2009, 23:31	#4
DC10FlyBy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 453	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student Dude. If you call that struggling... then I'm straight up SCREWED. Seriously, you're fine bro. __________________ Proud member of the JetCareers Mini-Conservative Movement

May 6th, 2009, 23:40	#5
mavsfan31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: McKinney, Texas Based out of: KTKI Posts: 649	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student If your GPA is low, try working on improving your SAT and ACT scores. Some colleges have sliding scales to where if your GPA isn't that great but your SAT is good, your fine. __________________ *-John* Total Time: 25.6 "Don't give up, don't ever give up!" -Jimmy V

May 7th, 2009, 01:46	#9
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark, AZ (KMZJ) Posts: 14,902	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student Only a 3.3........lol. And that's struggling? Thats funny. __________________ *You want answers?*

May 7th, 2009, 11:46	#13
HangerBum Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 13	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student You should apply anyway! I heard UIUC is having trouble getting students. They have admitted all of there standby list and there is plenty of room for more!

May 7th, 2009, 22:27	#15
ahmed Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 112 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student Thanks for the words of encouragement guys.. I guess its because my high school has a lot of really smart kids and so I felt like I wasn't up to par. I'll keep you all updated

May 7th, 2009, 22:37	#16
mavsfan31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: McKinney, Texas Based out of: KTKI Posts: 649	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student Yeah dude don't sweat it. Just keep yourself well rounded (work, clubs, leadership experiences) if you really do think there is that much of a question as to whether or not you will get into the schools you want. __________________ *-John* Total Time: 25.6 "Don't give up, don't ever give up!" -Jimmy V

May 7th, 2009, 22:41	#17
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IA Posts: 4,641	Re: Feel free to list any schools for a struggling student I don't know, the number 1 priority should be to have fun. I have one year left and even though I've had tons of fun so far, I always wish I would have done more. It's your last chance in life to get crazy and do whatever before having to be serious. __________________ College Student. CFI soon. PUNBAT 8. 92.3% WQ. "The good old days weren't all that good, and tomorrow's not as bad as it seems"

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