If you do not have community college credit, then yes – the University will ask to see your high school credit. I go to CSU, and without CC credit they required the high school transcript and SAT scores. As a B student, your chances are okay – not great, not bad.

Also, how well do you think you’ll do on the SAT having been out of school for four years? I know for me, a lot of that algebra etc had faded. That’s another thing the CC could help you with. I hope you’ll think about it!

Best of luck in whatever you do!

Usually I think they will review applications individually. I know Iowa State University does for such applications.

I would really contact the university for their policies though. If you need a little boost, taking a few courses at a community college certainly help a lot.

Policies will depend on schools, but I think you will be fine. I think you should also look for schools that are good on specalized areas and not just look for some of the better ranking schools.

So if you had an F, it would reflect.

Going to a State school, or the local public college isn’t a death sentence. You definitely have a chance of getting into a college, but your SAT’s would have to be at least somewhat competitive.

If you want to get into a good school, you need to complete the new SAT, which includes 3 parts (math, reading, and writing). If you dislike the format of the SAT, you can try the ACT which is based on a 36 point scale and does not mark you off for getting a question wrong.

Good Luck!

But to answer your question, they will be looked at, but their age will diminish their weight.

Finally, I had horrible grades and only above average sat scores, and i got into a so-so four year school, did well enough to transfer to a state school with a solid reputation, worked for two years, went to law school, and am now a lawyer practicing in a cutting edge field.

So ultimately, I don’t think bad grades limit you.

(1) Your application might be treated exactly like a recent high school grad’s application.

(2) You might get “extra” credit (not measurable) for being more mature and having succeeded in the working world.

(3) You might get extra consideration if you personally appear before the dean of admissions and give a personal story why you’re a more-serious-than-average student.

In any case, letters of recommendation from people who know of your maturity, dedication, and productivity can’t hurt. Those who write such letters should make it known what they are recommending you for and why. You can turn over original letters, but they should be written for your acceptance into ANY university, so you can reuse copies of them.

The older your high school experience, the less the university is likely to consider the level of your grades.