Helping a Friend: Applying to US Schools with a Low GPA from Canada

  • Thread starter Thread starter Cudi1
  • Start date Start date
AI Thread Summary
A discussion revolves around a friend's academic struggles after receiving a low GPA (1.7) at a Canadian school, leading to withdrawal. The main concern is whether he can apply to an American college using only his high school marks or if he must disclose his previous GPA. It is emphasized that he must report his actual GPA to avoid severe consequences, including potential expulsion if caught lying. The recommended path is to enroll in a community college with an open admission policy, where he can improve his academic record. This approach allows him to demonstrate his commitment to education and potentially gain admission to a four-year institution later, as many students experience difficulties in their freshman year. Honesty in the application process is strongly advised, as fabricating information could lead to significant repercussions.
Cudi1
Messages
98
Reaction score
0
Hello, my friend attended a school in Canada where he received a bad gpa ( 1.7 ) and was required to withdraw. He now resides in America, and has asked me if he wanted to apply to school in america, would he have to show his old gpa or could he use his high school marks?
I think I gave him bad advice, I told him to use his old high school marks as they would have no way of finding out he attended school in Canada.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
He has to show his old GPA. If they found out he lied, he'll be in huge trouble. I suspect he'll immediately be kicked out.
 
Best thing to do is to attend a community college with open admission policy (most of them are). If he's serious about school this time, then his new (and presumably much higher) GPA will be given higher consideration. But yeah, lying about your credentials is a major no-no.
 
Thank you for the input regarding this matter, I shall let him know
 
When he fills out the application form, does it have a field asking whether he had been enrolled in another undergraduate program? If yes, he would probably have to provide that information.
 
The application asks whether he is applying as a new freshman or a transfer student. He just wants a clean slate AND is willing to do anything (even fabricate information)..
 
Cudi1 said:
The application asks whether he is applying as a new freshman or a transfer student. He just wants a clean slate AND is willing to do anything (even fabricate information)..
That is a REALLY bad idea! The CC suggestion is a very good one, and if he'll work hard, he can show that he has turned around scholastically, and apply to another college. Lots of students screw up in Freshman year due to lack of maturity, laziness, etc. Admission at the next college will be more forgiving if he attends CC and gets really good grades.
 

Similar threads

Admissions Need advice for Low GPA / Good Research / HEPth PhD application
Replies
26
Views
5K
Other Advice for Pursuing Physics: My Friend's Story
Replies
2
Views
2K
Other Physics PhD after working for few years
Replies
12
Views
2K
Admissions What REU's to apply to with a mediocre GPA?
Replies
3
Views
2K
My Grade 11 Math mark is eating me alive. What do I do?
Replies
10
Views
588
Programs EE grad studies with low GPA, non-degree courses?
Replies
3
Views
2K
EE Grad studies - Canada with low gpa
Replies
9
Views
2K
Admissions Applying with high percentile/low scores
Replies
5
Views
2K
Schools Help to find best high school in the US to become a theoretical phyicist
Replies
33
Views
5K
Admissions Grad School Admissions: Which do I Bother With?
Replies
2
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top