2nd Undergrad Degree Admissions

hmom5
Thu, 28 May 2009 12:51:21 +0000

it is fairly simple to find a second Bachelor’s program



I believe this is true only if you have the money to pay for it at a private college.

State schools are so in demand right now that many are not allowing this as they see it as ‘double dipping’. The economy and outsourcing is driving large numbers back to school. Also, if you received financial aid the first time around, you’re unlikely to get much if any Federal money now and few colleges will offer institutional money for a second degree.

Note that you will have to show grad schools both transcripts if you get a second degree.

The bottom line is I think there are no hard and fast rules, you will have to approach individual colleges and discuss it. If you have the funds many private colleges will welcome you, not the top ones but you should find some solid ones that will work with you. I would try CSU’s instead of UC’s, especially the less popular ones, because even if Berkeley does not have an explicit rule, it’s hard to believe they will accept second degree candidates over first timers with the situation they’re currently in.

Have you considered a certificate program or something similar to jumpstart a career? If you have 3-5 years in a good job with strong career progress and a good GMAT score, a 3.2 will not keep you out of good MBA programs.