College Prep vs SAT confussion

[BabyFlower]

I presented the SAT on June and I didn't pass for a couple of points...I plan to retake it on October.
But now I don't know what to do because I am planning to go to a University in Spring (as soon as I pass theSAT) and a Community College at the same time.
The Comunity college can accept me for this fall term but I would have to take College Prep Courses, which I consider is a waste of time and money, since I will pass the SAT and take regular clases on Spring, however I don't want to waste time either waiting for Spring term.

What should I do?
Do I wait until Spring to register for both institutions or I start College prep, even though I will retake and pass the SAT?

Please I need your advice
Thank you.

[FloridaTish]

I would suggest you take the classes at a Community College before you begin think of taking on academics at a full time 4 year institution. Since I don't believe there is a "pass/fail" score on the SAT, can I assume you mean that you did not meet the required SAT score for the 4 year university you want to attend?

I would focus on taking classes at the community college level, which is neither a waste of time or money, since those credits can transfer to a 4 year school, unless they are remedial classes. If the classes are remedial classes, they still are not a waste of time, since they will prepare you for the academic rigors of a full time class load. There would have to be a reason for you to need to take them in the first place, so maybe some refresher courses would help.

Retake the SAT and try to raise your score, then you may not be required to take remedial classes, unless your high school grades are not up to univeristy standards.

[adpiucf]

I agree with Florida Tish. See my reply to your thread in Greek Life.

Until you master the basics and get your grades and study habits in a good place, you should put any thoughts about sorority membership on the backburner. Sororities are looking for women with good grades and good time management habits-- go to community college for a few years and then transfer to a 4 year.

[kdonline]

I was going to post this on the other thread, but since it's more on-topic here...

Many many MANY Miami high school graduates have to take college prep courses at Miami-Dade College (now no longer a "community college" because it offers 4 year degrees!) because they did not score high enough on the entrance exams.

As the previous posters said, taking these classes are beneficial not only for gaining the skills, but also, to give YOU the confidence that you will succeed at the university level.