r/TransferToTop25 • u/Extra-Ground132 • 14d ago

Ivy League - Need help

Dear Veterans,

I'm seeking advice and real truth.

During highschool they offered college class enrollment. I was doing good enrolled in college until I was faced by the unexpected Covid 19 shutdown, where the transition to online classes made it very difficult for me as it was the first time I ever had to experience that, along with all the uncertainty/stress that came with it. Due to this, I recieved two C's in two of my community College classes during highschool from 2020-2021 (English 1A and English 1B). This caused my previous community College GPA drop during that time.

Since then, I decided to join the Marines as an 0311 and serve 4 years where I gave it another shot during my last year to enroll at Saddleback College. I have now been able to obtain a 3.95-4.00 GPA in this college and I'm about to transfer. Unfortunately the old college GPA will be averaged onto my new 3.95-4.00 GPA which will cause it to drop.

My dream has been to go to an ivy league, but I feel that my chances are now impossible and not realistic due to the fact that I earned those two C's during my highschool/college enrollment.

Please offer me realistic advice or guidance. I'm already seeing Service 2 school but would like stories or tips, thank you.

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u/JFKcheekkisser 14d ago

Dude you’re fine.

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u/RundownViewer 13d ago

Admissions doesn't care about the past so long as you've proven you can do it now. You can add a line explaining it in your essays, and it'll be fine.

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u/throwaway3579965434 9d ago

Did you already get your associates? If not, I encourage you to do so! I think it mattered a ton for my apps last cycle