I think it's awesome that you've already started this, sending in apps, etc. It shows a lot of dedication (read: uh yeah I haven't even started >.< I'm a dumbass). I'd definitely listen to rpg's advice. Even if you don't get accepted into the schools your girlfriend might be sent to, you can probably find a good community college nearby, raise that GPA, then transfer in. I'ma relate a few things that I've been TOLD (just a senior too), so forgive me for any inaccuracies.

As far as I see, the entire community college transfer deal is underrated. First off, it's cheaper. Second, that first year of college is just your general ed anyway, and most colleges don't even let you take classes in your major till your junior year. You might as well take the SAME GENERAL ED classes in community college and pay less. Third, you get the same type of education. you have to learn the same stuff...you just pay less and get smaller class sizes in community college. Here in california the schools are so impacted that some uni students are SENT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES because class size was full -- and I bet they did better than the regular uni students. Also, if you're going to a community college right next to a university, chances are your professors teach at both places. SAME TEACHERS OMG. Fourth, it's EASIER to transfer in from a community college to a university than it is to go straight to the 4-year from high school, because you've essentially proved that you are more stable choice for the university than some stupid freshman.

The only thing that you ahve to worry about in community college is the general leniency in the atmosphere. A lot of kids tend to drop out of community college because there's less incentive to go to school. As long as you're dedicated though, you should do fine. I've heard people call community college a mere 'extension of high school.' But personally, in light of the pros, I wouldn't mind taking up the 13th grade.

So yeah, thus ends my speil on community/junior college.

I'd like to hear a good argument for going straight to a 4-year -- gotta know both sides of the coin. I'm also having trouble with girlfriend going to a different college -- she watns to go out of state and I want to stay in, but if colleges really offer the same majors I guess I wouldn't mind moving. what's wrong with this line of logic?

Classes here generally start around September -- all of my old-senior friends are in college already

We'll be applying for fall 2009.

okay listen up

if you live in ohio and you can afford it: GO TO OHIO STATE!!!! ALL THE OTHER SCHOOLS EXCEPT MIAMI AND CASE WESTERN ARE A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY AND EVEN THEN THEY ARE BOTH TOO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET

(however with your grades unless you get like a 33 on the act you will not get in to the main campus and will get deferred to a branch or have to start a quarter late, but after 40 credit hours you can transfer to the main campus no questions asked as long as you have like a 3.0 or something)

case isnt really that expensive for what you get, i don't think!

So when exactly do college classes start for you guys (Juris and Vince)? Like mine started August 15th.

As did mine, interesting.

...and most colleges don't even let you take classes in your major till your junior year.

um what. I am a freshman and am taking two classes in my major this year. Maybe my college is unusual, but there are hardly any restrictions on when I take gen eds vs. major requirements.

Now I want to know: is that unusual?

Yeah that does seem really weird. Universities are the REAL WORLD it's not high school anymore. Not allowing you to declare a major until second year seem a bit too much like "holding your hand." If you know what you want to major in then it should be fine with them!