DGS, ICT, and applying in general

Balthezar
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:51:04 +0000

In other words, which program would I have the highest chance in getting into?



That’s the wrong question, and I don’t know the least selective program within business. You say that you know what you want to study. Apply to the program that corresponds with that. You’re likely to get into DGS, if you don’t get into business, and business is a match/slight reach if you write a compelling essay explaining your interests. Compelling means NOT mentioning that you’re applying to a particular business program because you think that program is the least selective.

You mention that you didn’t take the most selective math and science courses your Junior year, and you don’t mention the courses you’re taking your senior year at all. They look at your overall high school record, and look favorably on upward trends in grades while taking the most rigorous courses. It seems like you didn’t take the most rigorous math and science courses your Junior year, which may have an effect on your application.

In general, however, I’d say you’re competitive for the College of Business, and will likely be offered a spot in DGS should you not be accepted. Having said that, however, if you know what you’d like to do, and it seems that you do (at least according to what you stated above), then apply there, and write a good essay supporting that conviction.