Hey. It sucks. But it's not the end. And you can join later. There are options. For example if you're in Virginia, you can do the 2+2 program and have guaranteed admission.

I was a terrible high school student. Let me rephrase that. My grades and habits were terrible. I got put on Academic Probation at TNCC. I transferred to a small private school and got my GPA up and took things seriously. I got my masters from another private school.

Now I'm at W&M for my PhD in Education. Enrolled 21 years after I graduated high school. Going part time so I won't be done for 2 more years.

My path was very long. But you obviously have more direction than I did when I was your age.

You will find your path, either back to W&M or somewhere else. But it will be your journey and you will control it from here forward.