Hey all, I’m not sure where to post this, but I came across a program I’m interested in applying to, and was hoping someone on here could offer some insight into what criteria would likely be looked at.
The program is for local adult students who have some college credit but did not graduate, and who may not be accepted as a typical transfer student due to academic history.
This seems a perfect fit for me, as I am in my late 20s and have a GPA a bit above a 3 on my original college transcript.
While the program information implies GPA may not be a barrier to acceptance, I am curious what /is/ being evaluated. For example, my original college was a LAC that is not a bad school, but is ranked well below the school offering the program (which is a public university). Would this have any impact on an admissions decision? What other criteria would be taken into consideration?
I’m really hoping to be accepted since the school seems a perfect fit for me in many ways. I would really appreciate any insight into likely admissions criteria. Thanks!
The criteria depends on that particular school’s selection process. My experience with non traditional, completion programs is that they have high acceptance rates. My sister works for such a school.
My 55 year old friend is in a continuation program to finish her degree—just because she wants to. She looked at several programs and found that some were very expensive. She ended up at a public state and is taking classes mostly online.
Thanks for the reply! I’m not sure how typical completion programs work, but in this program’s case, you have to take a certain amount of courses and earn a certain GPA. After you do so, you’re then admitted as a typical transfer student. It’s actually called a “transitional” program. So I’m not sure if this differs from a usual completion program since after you finish the program you become a regular transfer student. Would this affect acceptance rates?