<p>I’m a 2009 grad hoping to go to Graduate school at the same university. I played baseball on our D-1 baseball team and like many I was focused on the sport more than studies or grad school apps. Now that the year is through I have applied to our Graduate school (although a little late) and I consider my application to be borderline. I had a 2.66, but was very involved in the team (I was team captain), all of which I have on the app. My question is, should I make an effort to contact admissions and explain my situation, that now that my athletics are finished I will be more focused on education? Since baseball is a spring sport and we were on the road so much the last few months I’m not sure my application is all it could have been. I realize its not an excuse, but will an explanation help with admissions officers. Also will they take into account my sincere love of the school and wanting to stay here and work in a non paid postion with the athletic department through the year, if so should I add a supplement to my app? Any ideas would be appreciated.</p>
<p>You can include an addendum with your application. Otherwise, admissions won’t care.</p>
<p>You didn’t mention what field. In some fields, universities make a point of not accepting their own undergrads into their grad programs. </p>
<p>This may be moot as it sounds like you probably don’t have much of a shot anyway, what with the late application, lack of focus on your education, sub 3.0 gpa and lack of effort in putting together your application.</p>
<p>If you really want to remain a part of the university community, consider jobs at the institution. You may find that after a couple of years, you will find a passion outside of baseball. Or you may find that sports management, sports medicine or whatever else really appeals to you. Graduate school isn’t a good choice for individuals that just want to stay at their undergrad school after they graduate.</p>