397: Yes! Even a “C” Student Can Go To a 4-Year College




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <br> <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-08-at-3.25.51-PM.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Many parents and students are terrified that low grades will keep them from getting into college. But that’s not the case at all! <br> <br> <br> <br> Megan reassures us that there are many options, and provides some tips for how to sift the good ones from the bad. She covers:<br> <br> <br> <br> * The ways that community college might (or might not) be a good option, depending on the student,* How to avoid scams– the for-profit universities &amp; programs targeting students with lower grades — like the “no money down/ no credit” car loans! * A tip to search for colleges by acceptance percentage * How and why to double check a school’s graduation rate and financial stability, so that you * How to adjust your expectations for what kind of school you can go to,* And more! <br>