Kansas State University?

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I'm 23, I graduated from High School at 17 in 2003 and I was a party kid in high school and I can't remember exactly what my GPA was when I graduated but it was probably around 2.0. I went to community college because I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life yet and ended up not taking it very seriously. I only went for a year and my GPA from there was even worse. I haven't furthered my education for what will be 5 years this May.

On that note, I am now far more mature and I know what I want to do with my life career wise. I am hoping to be able to get into Kansas State University this coming fall and I'm going to take the ACT's in February. I'm pretty sure I can get at least a 22 on them *knock on wood*. So my first question is does anyone think that my High School and Community College GPA's will keep me from being admitted into KSU even if I get a good score on my ACT's and have great recommendations? I've heard some people say that after so many years of being out of school if you can show them that you're serious about your education now that admissions will be more willing to look at your ACT scores and other factors.

Another question I have is that it states that Military members and families stationed in Kansas can get in-state tuition prices. My husband was active duty military for 4 years but has been out of the Army sense 2006 (still on Inactive ready reserve). I know that doesn't constitue the in-state tuition but he has been working for the military as a DOD (department of defense) civilian for 2 years now and he was offered a great job at Ft Riley (Still as a DOD civilian but technically still works for the military) - I don't know if what he does there would fall under that in-state tuition. Does anyone know how that would work?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Pat · Accepted Answer

I agree with what others have told you - since you  are now 25, what you did at 17 really is old information, and while they may request your transcripts from high school and community college, the recently taken ACT really is the best info they have as to who you are *now*. They may ask you to take placement tests, though, so be prepared for that.

As for your other question - working for the military is not the same as being in the military, so I doubt you will qualify under that clause. However, since you are now an adult, married, and will be moving there to take up residence - hubby will have a job there, that should qualify you for in state tuition, since you are about to become a tax payer in that Kansas. Proof of residence should be sufficient - but to be 100% sure, you could always contact the school.

Good luck!

Anonymous · Answer

Your scores are low and will be a hindrance. Also, if you couldn't do well in high school, what makes you think you're going to do any better in college, especially a specific, technical programme, like Architecture? Thinking "I'll try harder" won't cut it. High School is easier than college, and at least in HS the instructors take on some of the student's burden, in college, an professor doesn't do anything like that, it's 100% on you. So if you did poorly in HS, it's expected that you'll do poorly in college, worse in fact. You might as well apply to both, but you should also apply to a community college. The advantage of a community college is that it costs less, so if you don't do well, at least you haven't paid all that much. And since you can live at home, it costs even less, and you'll have a more stable studying environment, unlike at a college dorm. If that works out for a year (or two, if you decide to get the associate's degree), you can transfer, and your Bachelor's degree will have the same name as anyone else that paid 4 years worth of tuition and dorm expenses.

Kansas State University?

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