What do you think are the chances of a 19 year old high school Junior of getting into a good college if any ?
831292
Congrats to your friend for sticking with it.  I hope she can work to get that GPA up to a 90 or better.  I would think she should definitely try for a "good college"  - her trials and determination should make a great essay topic and might just leverage her into a better school. \n\nYour friend might have to get started at the community college level, however.  Once she has a few solid college credits they become a transfer and age and high school history don't matter nearly as much.\n\nShe needs to know that the SAT or ACT are just as important as good grades in getting into college.  \n\nAgain, please give your friend a big hug for having such determination.  She's the kind of person we need around here!
781174
like the previous posters said 17 or 18, because that is the age they are when they graduate from high school. if you have already completed whatever london's equivilant of our highschool is then you would qualify for entry into college anywhere in the states
216427
Obviously, admission to any of these colleges is extremely competitive.  Right now, males have an advantage over females (because fewer qualified males apply).  People with legacies or nationally-recognized talent in sports or music have a decent chance of admission, but even they may not be successful.  \n\nFor a person with perfect grades and test scores, lots of community and school involvement, and plenty of volunteer service, getting in basically the luck of the draw.  Don't count on anything.  In the end, though, realize that you can be happy and successful anywhere.  (I know that may be hard to believe, but it's true.)
1119317
really not much.  Just prepare well for the SAT, and as long as your GPA is decent you will have plenty of colleges that will accept you.
848974
I am 78 years old and was the first in my family to go to college. In fact, although I have dozens of cousins and they had a number of children, only a few of my family have finished college to this day.\n\nThis is what I have observed. I have spent my life in college administration and my cousins and I do not chat about the same work interests. However, they have all been good citizens and have led productive lives and, unlike me, have many practical skills. They keep up with current events and have a refreshing outlook on life. \n\nI enjoy talking with them and am proud of them!
738748
If you attend public high school, I would say no. Maybe a tiny bit more math. Maybe 5 to 10 minutes of homework a day on some days. That's not much. I started working part-time at 15 so that took some maturity because I wanted to have money for clothes and going out (I wouldn't recommend that though because I was often tired for school b/c I worked late sometimes).\n\nI did take a SAT prep course and would recommend that, because SAT scores are important I think, I think they look more at your SAT scores than your grade (because high schools vary in quality but SAT is the same everywhere). Well, I would try to have decent A/B grades which is not hard to do and a decent SAT score if you want to go to college; not that big a deal. You might want to join one or two high school organizations like I wound up doing (plus with some like sports you might be able to get scholarships, etc). It's supposed to look good to the colleges you apply to; you also make friends, and you're supposed to just enjoy high school. Have fun!
1087045
not going to college right after highschool.\nIt seems everyone is so much further ahead of me and i'm trying to play catch up.
872653
you have a pretty good chance. i was on my high school basketball team and it was because i put a lot of effort and time practicing.  good luck...
796332
unfortunately, not these days.  colleges and universities aren't only looking for a decent GPA, they also want a "well-rounded" student, meaning they want you to participate in clubs, activities, sports, and local community activities/programs (volunteer stuff.) for the ivy league big-boys, you still can't be a total failure, unless they're giving you a sport scholarship, and then you can pretty much teswt lower than wood and still get accepted.  if you're anywhere before your senior year (11th grade or lower) jump into activitites, keep up with your studies, and make sure you have enough tuition money before applying!!!
559762
If he went through a rough patch in high school I would suggest that he go to community college for one year and get straight As in everything. Then try for a better school instead of going straight into something mediocre.
585695
In theory, you could BS your age and start when ever you want.  In my experience, and I am in high school, some start at 11 and then more and more of the percentage join. Right now, my freshman year, I can find about 33% of the people I know my age and about 50% of sophmores, I only know one junior and he's on there but that hardly counts, it could just be coincidence.
318867
It's easy, don't see yourself as a senior anymore. As soon as you start to think of yourself as a young college freshman, with four years to go instead of two months left, you'll be fine.
730270
I think that someone like you would be the better student, and looked at better than the first.  When colleges look at grades and courses, they want to know that you know what you can handle.  They want good GPAs.  Great grades that keep you in the top of your class will get you into college.  What will help even more is if you went a step above just classes and participated in activities.  A person who just had great grades will not look as good to a college as someone who does well and has involved themselves in other activities, especially volunteering.  If you have that as well, then you are a shoe in.
90186
Yes, you have a really good chance of getting into college. You might even be able to get a minority scholarship.
1046529
I'm guessing that 2 yrs college means something like a community college.  From my experience, the answer is.... it depends.\n\nI highly urge high school grads to seriosly consider community college if they don't know what they want to do with their lives.  Soul searching in a 4 yr university is not advisable because like myself, I got "lost" in the process.  It took me 7 yrs to graduate from UC Berkeley and I did horrendiously bad during the first 3 yrs of it.  Part of it was that I wasn't mature or disciplined enough.  What I thought was important ie making friends, finding a girlfriend, and partying, really was not that important.  When I finally grew up alittle and chose a career path, it was fairly easy.  In hind site, I wish that I spent a few years in a community college and then transfer into a 4 yr university.  The whole process that I went though was painful and I wished that I did it differently.\n\nNow for those mature, driven 18 year old out there who know exactly what they want to do, going directly to a 4 yr college probably is the right thing for you.
271928
He can get into most colleges and universities with a GED, but that's not the only issue of concern for him (and you). What does he intend to do in lieu of attending classes? Does he have a job? Is he interested in going to college later on? How is his social development? Will he be completely cut off from his peer group when he drops out of high school or does he have a wide circle of friends outside of school? These are some questions you should both consider carefully, but it's your life (and his) and your decision to make. I hope it works out for both of you.
545452
Your best bet would be to go see a counselor at the college you want to go to and see what they say. In some universities, all you really need is enough college hours on a junior college level to be able to get into a senior college. Good luck to you!