College of Engineering Chances and thoughts

Oo_Batman_oO
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:05:56 +0000

Thanks a lot, I’ll strongly consider UF. Since they proposed the - system in their grading there was an uproar. But now that is in effect they introduced <90 = a , a- b+ and b are from 80-90 with points being 3.6, 3.3, and 3.0 It has an amazing advantage for a student, especially those that hover with grades from 85-100. Those who had 85, 86 consistently would be at a disadvantage, but w/e.
What I’m trying to say is that it will be easier to get A’s since you don’t need the typical 94+. This system is only a suggestion and is on a teacher to teacher bases, but it’s their. And I think I will have a high GPA under this system that may be attractive. From UF you don’t think it would be any problem getting into Baruch, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, etc.?

I worked the math and since I entered school again last year, my GPA has been 3.9 for 35 credits. Again, I tried harder, and wasn’t working.

I know I’m an underrepresented minority. Although there are many Dominicans in college, the typical stereo type of my people are sell drugs, drive bmws(cash), drive lincoln cabs, chill in the corner, and running bodegas. I don’t know how helpful is that for scholarships