Do “Average” Students Still Have a College Chance?

What if you’re an average student — with a B or C GPA and only “mid-range” SATs? Are you out of luck when it comes to college applications?

The answer, fortunately, is no. There are a lot of state schools that will accept 75% of all applicants. In fact, the school doesn’t have to spell “prestige” in order to be a very good school for the choosing. You can check out Colleges that Change Lives to rethink your college decisions. You may also want to look at A+ Options for B Students, an article in the US News and World Report.

There’s also another option. While grades will always be required, some schools don’t require SAT or ACT scores to be submitted which should make poor standardized test takers have a much easier time. This list is also offered at FairTest.org.

The point is that you don’t have to be so heavily focused on the top schools — there are thousands of colleges out there, and chances are there are a few good schools that will suit you just fine!