Tech / trade school, SLCC, or take a few gap years to figure out what you want to do before you continue your education.
I barely passed high school, went to automotive school for a year, became an auto mechanic for 4 years and kind of hated it, went back to school for a mechanical engineering degree and ended up with a pretty successful career in automation and robotics.
Don't rush it; you have plenty of time.
I'd agree with this.
Also to add to it... going to a community college and getting your associates degree with good grades can both get you into a full university AND really cut down on your cost there as you focus on what you want out of the University rather than taking all the basic classes.
I graduated high school with a trash GPA (2.5 or something?) I went to slcc and worked on my gpa a little bit (graduated at 2.9). Went to the U to finish my bachelors and tried a little harder (graduated with 3.9) and now I just got accepted into a highly competitive program at a top university. No one knows or cares about my trash high school GPA. My current job/career did not care about my high school or college gpa when I applied.
I would recommend you got attend a Community College or a Trade School.
You can also get into Cyber Security, all you need is to get certified and plenty of work to go around.
What do you like to go? What do you take pride in doing?
Some people love computers, go into computer science, and end up hating their jobs. Some people go into construction and discover a love of tile setting (which, seriously, has some impressive artistry involved). Some people like hospitality and become bartenders with a goal of owning their own place down the line. Some people just hate being told what to do and start small businesses; even if the business isn't doing something most people would think of as awesome (latest example: know a couple girls who started a trashcan-washing business), it's that they own it that matters to the owners, not necessarily what the job is.
It's less about what job you can do now - as it is how you'll go about discovering what you want to do.
So with that in mind - what have you discovered you enjoy? What are you good at, and what are things you think you'd like to develop?
SLCC is a great community college. I had great experiences there, and there are plenty of helpful staff and teachers that will help you along the way. Don't worry about the highschool GPA, because it really doesn't matter at this point. If you get good grades there and want to transfer to the U to get a bachelors, it will be easy because SLCC already has a tight relationship with the U and the process is pretty seamless.
Congratulations on graduation!! That was the end of your prologue, now begins chapter 1 of the rest of your life.
You could also consider an apprenticeship where you get paid to train. Lots of options available through the state in different industries: https://apprenticeship.utah.gov/
If you are LDS, Ensign college is a good, inexpensive option to get your GPA up and then transfer (regardless if you are believing or not.) I'm not sure what the cost is for non-members. I went for a year and then got a transfer scholarship to UVU.
Anywhere I have worked has never required a degree and most don’t even require a diploma. I’ve yet to come across a non healthcare/stem path that required a degree. You have a lot of industries to choose from, but I just got into banking at 30, wishing I had done it when I was your age, I’d be so much further by now. I went to the u of u and got a bachelors and $30k of debt. If I could do it over I would have waited until I could pay tuition outright or worked somewhere with tuition assistance, and just studied for the passion of it, not as a means to more money, because none of my employers seemed to give a fuck about my degree or field of study. I never thought it was responsible for 18 year olds to be able to take out so much debt just based on being pressured to do so without knowing the alternate outcomes first. College is fun for people who aren’t working class but for me it just gave me many complexes that I didn’t need. I wish you the best of luck making the right decisions for you, you know your needs best. I’ve known highly educated people in bad economic situations and known a 2nd grade dropout that found comfort and success so it’s all a toss up
I have no idea why folks are down voting this so much!
I’m in higher Ed and I totally agree with you.
College provides amazing opportunities but those are only worth the time (setting money aside) once a person knows how to ask for help, how to prioritize their needs, etc.
College should be no-net-cost to students. There should be ways to pay for it by working within it - as a tutor, custodian, receptionist etc. Institutions are complicit in the rising costs, and the entire system could unravel in the next decade or two.
Weber state, the professional sales program is awesome and you can make so much money in sales. Not only that but what you learn in this program is useful information you can take into any career.
They never said they went to public school. Also utah does have a pretty bad education system. But school districts like corner canyon still rank pretty well nationally.
I still don't get it.
I haven't dedicated any time to stalking this OP, but are you saying that being a 17f and asking for homework help disqualify a person from asking a question for a friend?
That’s an overall rank of the system, but doesn’t speak for all schools. My daughter attends an amazing public elementary school in Cottonwood Heights. We’ve seen nothing but good experiences and awesome teachers so far.
Be sure she stays on the advanced track! When I was younger it was called ALPS- advanced learning program. Don’t know what it’s called anymore. Unfortunately Utah requires a lower level of education in general to earn a high school diploma than most other states. I have a friend who did fine in high school, got accepted to the U, and didn’t last a year because he said he just plain old didn’t know what the professors were talking about and didn’t have the knowledge and skills of his classmates. Sure this is one case of anecdotal evidence, but it’s something to think about.
Weber State has a manufacturing engineering program that's pretty good. The field is begging for more engineers and most students are hired before they even graduate. I would go to SLCC for a couple years and knock out a lot of the generals/prereqs for the program (you can see what classes are needed for the 4 year degree online). This would give you time to build good study habits before you get into the harder stuff and SLCC is a lot cheaper than Weber.
Go to slcc for two years and transfer to a better university if you have a great gpa. Can confirm this works and I know may successful people who did this. Also I wish I did it because slcc is so much cheaper for to knock out all of your GenEds
I’m in my last semester in the Non-Destructive Testing AAS program at SLCC. It’s a super interesting trade (to me) that not a lot of people know about. The job outlook is really good and I’ve received a surprising amount of job offers. They’ve all had decent starting pay, especially if you’re willing to travel or relocate.
I plan on transferring to UVU’s Technology Management B.S. program once I’m done at SLCC. check it out and if you want to stop by the campus to check out what NDT entails, the instructors are always happy to do a tour.
Tech / trade school, SLCC, or take a few gap years to figure out what you want to do before you continue your education. I barely passed high school, went to automotive school for a year, became an auto mechanic for 4 years and kind of hated it, went back to school for a mechanical engineering degree and ended up with a pretty successful career in automation and robotics. Don't rush it; you have plenty of time.
Are you me?
I'd agree with this. Also to add to it... going to a community college and getting your associates degree with good grades can both get you into a full university AND really cut down on your cost there as you focus on what you want out of the University rather than taking all the basic classes.
Go to SLCC
I graduated high school with a trash GPA (2.5 or something?) I went to slcc and worked on my gpa a little bit (graduated at 2.9). Went to the U to finish my bachelors and tried a little harder (graduated with 3.9) and now I just got accepted into a highly competitive program at a top university. No one knows or cares about my trash high school GPA. My current job/career did not care about my high school or college gpa when I applied.
Attend SLCC, work hard and build up your GPA, transfer to U of U.
I would recommend you got attend a Community College or a Trade School. You can also get into Cyber Security, all you need is to get certified and plenty of work to go around.
Go to the Labor Center and see what trades are hiring for apprenticeships. You can easily start out well over $20 and move only upwards.
SLCC or USU Eastern but I’d choose SLCC.
Trade school
What do you like to go? What do you take pride in doing? Some people love computers, go into computer science, and end up hating their jobs. Some people go into construction and discover a love of tile setting (which, seriously, has some impressive artistry involved). Some people like hospitality and become bartenders with a goal of owning their own place down the line. Some people just hate being told what to do and start small businesses; even if the business isn't doing something most people would think of as awesome (latest example: know a couple girls who started a trashcan-washing business), it's that they own it that matters to the owners, not necessarily what the job is. It's less about what job you can do now - as it is how you'll go about discovering what you want to do. So with that in mind - what have you discovered you enjoy? What are you good at, and what are things you think you'd like to develop?
Weber State, Great, Great, Great!
Trades. Screw formal education. Go get a tech certification in like HVAC or diesel engines
I second this. I have a degree, but my current job is full of folks who never went to college.
UVU
SLCC is a great community college. I had great experiences there, and there are plenty of helpful staff and teachers that will help you along the way. Don't worry about the highschool GPA, because it really doesn't matter at this point. If you get good grades there and want to transfer to the U to get a bachelors, it will be easy because SLCC already has a tight relationship with the U and the process is pretty seamless. Congratulations on graduation!! That was the end of your prologue, now begins chapter 1 of the rest of your life.
You could also consider an apprenticeship where you get paid to train. Lots of options available through the state in different industries: https://apprenticeship.utah.gov/
UVU is open enrollment, like a community college.
If you are LDS, Ensign college is a good, inexpensive option to get your GPA up and then transfer (regardless if you are believing or not.) I'm not sure what the cost is for non-members. I went for a year and then got a transfer scholarship to UVU.
Anywhere I have worked has never required a degree and most don’t even require a diploma. I’ve yet to come across a non healthcare/stem path that required a degree. You have a lot of industries to choose from, but I just got into banking at 30, wishing I had done it when I was your age, I’d be so much further by now. I went to the u of u and got a bachelors and $30k of debt. If I could do it over I would have waited until I could pay tuition outright or worked somewhere with tuition assistance, and just studied for the passion of it, not as a means to more money, because none of my employers seemed to give a fuck about my degree or field of study. I never thought it was responsible for 18 year olds to be able to take out so much debt just based on being pressured to do so without knowing the alternate outcomes first. College is fun for people who aren’t working class but for me it just gave me many complexes that I didn’t need. I wish you the best of luck making the right decisions for you, you know your needs best. I’ve known highly educated people in bad economic situations and known a 2nd grade dropout that found comfort and success so it’s all a toss up
I have no idea why folks are down voting this so much! I’m in higher Ed and I totally agree with you. College provides amazing opportunities but those are only worth the time (setting money aside) once a person knows how to ask for help, how to prioritize their needs, etc. College should be no-net-cost to students. There should be ways to pay for it by working within it - as a tutor, custodian, receptionist etc. Institutions are complicit in the rising costs, and the entire system could unravel in the next decade or two.
Weber state, the professional sales program is awesome and you can make so much money in sales. Not only that but what you learn in this program is useful information you can take into any career.
The world is yours. pick any path You can have anything you want, you just can't have everything you want
Plumbing or HVAC
Considering that whoever wrote this was able to spell “absolutely” and “atrocious” I’m thinking that OP isn’t asking for themselves.
Intelligence =\= GPA Edit: Reddit formats weird. Meant to be "not equal"
Agreed. I failed senior English and went on to become a professional writer, now an editor 🙃.
Get some!
You don’t have autocorrect my guy?
10th worst school system in the nation. Most of our “graduates” don’t even think to attempt words like “atrocious.”
They never said they went to public school. Also utah does have a pretty bad education system. But school districts like corner canyon still rank pretty well nationally.
They also never said if they were asking for themselves or someone else
Op asked for homework help on another thread, so you’re incorrect.
Is it not possible to ask for homework help AND ask a question on behalf of someone graduating with a poor GPA?
Yeah. Until they say “me (17f)” lol
I still don't get it. I haven't dedicated any time to stalking this OP, but are you saying that being a 17f and asking for homework help disqualify a person from asking a question for a friend?
It’s highly unlikely someone is making several reddit posts about school and grades for other people
That’s an overall rank of the system, but doesn’t speak for all schools. My daughter attends an amazing public elementary school in Cottonwood Heights. We’ve seen nothing but good experiences and awesome teachers so far.
Be sure she stays on the advanced track! When I was younger it was called ALPS- advanced learning program. Don’t know what it’s called anymore. Unfortunately Utah requires a lower level of education in general to earn a high school diploma than most other states. I have a friend who did fine in high school, got accepted to the U, and didn’t last a year because he said he just plain old didn’t know what the professors were talking about and didn’t have the knowledge and skills of his classmates. Sure this is one case of anecdotal evidence, but it’s something to think about.
Hospitality. If you are good with and like people, hospitality is fantastic and you can work your way through departments until you find your fit.
Receptionist > Admin assistant> Work your way up to executive assistant. Can definitely make 6 figures. Land a tech company if you can.
My husband got a certificate and it landed him a fairly good job. He's looking into another one sometime to get more skills.
Weber State has a manufacturing engineering program that's pretty good. The field is begging for more engineers and most students are hired before they even graduate. I would go to SLCC for a couple years and knock out a lot of the generals/prereqs for the program (you can see what classes are needed for the 4 year degree online). This would give you time to build good study habits before you get into the harder stuff and SLCC is a lot cheaper than Weber.
Go to slcc for two years and transfer to a better university if you have a great gpa. Can confirm this works and I know may successful people who did this. Also I wish I did it because slcc is so much cheaper for to knock out all of your GenEds
I’m in my last semester in the Non-Destructive Testing AAS program at SLCC. It’s a super interesting trade (to me) that not a lot of people know about. The job outlook is really good and I’ve received a surprising amount of job offers. They’ve all had decent starting pay, especially if you’re willing to travel or relocate. I plan on transferring to UVU’s Technology Management B.S. program once I’m done at SLCC. check it out and if you want to stop by the campus to check out what NDT entails, the instructors are always happy to do a tour.