[header] How to get into college with bad grades [title] Consider your academic performance. [step] Before you can find an appropriate institution for your desires and needs, even with bad grades, think about your tenure at school. Considering factors such as types of classes you took, extracurricular activities, and other extenuating circumstances may help point you in the direction of the right college or university for you. 
[substeps] Make a list of everything you have to offer, both positive and negative. For example, you may have bad grades but are taking challenging college preparatory classes instead of regular level courses or have very high sat scores.