<p>Here’s the story:
I was offered a job in VA I really want to take. But I have a live in boyfriend of 4 years who I don’t want to leave. Part of where we move is that he needs to be able to get into a school there. (Preferably public for financial purposes). The only public school remotely near northern VA is George Mason. I need to make a decision in a few weeks about the job and would move there/start June 1. </p>
<p>Here is the problem:
Graduated HS in 2004 and did fairly well. Top 25% and about a 1300 SAT (when it was only out of 1600… math/science). Went to school and did horrible… because he was forced to go to school. Got literally a 0.9 GPA in 30 credits from 2004-2007. Since then, he has worked full time. Then in 2011, he went back to college at age 25. From 2011-2013, he has taken 40 credits and has a 3.92 GPA going part time (3 classes at a time, plus summers) and working full time.
That only averages to a 2.49 cumulative though if he must count the credits from years ago and he won’t get in anywhere. Would they consider the 4 years off and returning as a non traditional, part time student?</p>
<p>Definitely call GMU to get clarification on “non-traditional” student status. He most likely is.</p>
<p>You were offered a job in VA. Are you already in-state? Or will be moving from out-of-state? Take that into consideration for tuition rates.</p>
<p>GMU does not require SAT scores for students who graduated from HS over 5 years ago. Put the score down anyway, it will not hurt his application.</p>
<p>We are out of state (Connecticut) but would live there for a year to establish residency.
What would the difference be if he were a non traditional student?</p>
<p>“Non-traditional” student generally means he’s an older student, or has had a long break in education since HS. IMO, your bf is a non-traditional student should he be accepted and then enroll at GMU. However, call GMU to get clarification.</p>
<p>Are there benefits? Yes, and no. Yes: he will have more life experience to bring to the campus and thus make him an appealing transfer applicant as long as he can convey it effectively in his application. No: it does not guarantee admissions; he still has to compete will all transfer applicants.</p>
<p>Any differences between a traditional and non-traditional? There generally are no academic differences. Socially, GMU may have resources dedicated to non-traditional students; such as non-traditional student organizations or clubs.</p>