Hi Guys,
I really need advice. I’m a transfer student who got accepted as general studies at UMD. I applied to the school of engineering and was denied due to withdrawing two classes because of personal reasons, took two years off and went back to school not knowing the repercussions as my community college advisor did not discuss what this would mean for my career. I sent the college of engineering an appeal letter and was again denied, not only for the two gateway class withdrawals but also because I did not complete a pre-requisite class for the major. Would it be wise to stay at this institution, do really well in the gateway class and re-appeal after the semester? Or should I attempt a different career path, though my heart is set on engineering.
Feeling really down.
You could study physics. UMD has a really good physics department. Then go to grad school for engineering.
Talk to the engineering undergrad advisor at UMD. If the two withdrawals are an automatic deny, you have to move on because there is no way to undo that. On the other hand, if your application was otherwise good but you applied without all the prerequisites, you could fix the problem by taking and doing well in your one missing class. Also ask if they would consider you for a major change after starting as general studies, then you could take the missing class at UMD.
Ask yourself which is more important: the school you wanted or the major you wanted, because sometimes you can’t have both.
OP, your screen name shows you have a passion for engineering. So, leave no stone unturned. Perhaps take the required pre reqs at community college.
Perhaps apply to other schools with engineering. Just make sure their engineering college is accredited.
Pursue internships where you can get hands on experience while in college.
Have you considered WVU engineering? I have two relatives with engineering degrees from WVU and they are both doing phenomenally well financially and are in careered they love. Also, Three of my sons friends are studying engineering at WVU and shout from the rooftops how awesome the program is and, of course, Mountaineer Football.
Follow your passion in engineering in a school that will welcome you and teach you well, not a college where you can’t pursue your passion.