Possibilities for an adult?

markus1892
Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:55 +0000

I posted the following in this thread: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/633332-adult-transfer-chances-johns-hopkins.html#post1061615330 and it was suggested that I also ask over here.

I originally entered university right out of high school but only completed 3 semesters - during that time I was a bit more interested in the girls around campus and going out; hence my grades weren’t that great (approx 2.5 gpa).

After leaving school I worked in the medical field for 7 years and have been quite successful - most people who have my job have a master’s degree, or higher, in a life science. I have what may be cosidered an impressive resume including a couple technical patents applied for.

This past fall I decided to re-enroll in school to finish my degree. Since I was working full-time, I was only able to take 7 credits and had a 3.76 gpa.

I’ve now taken a position with a major medical company, doing the same work I have been. I think the fact that they hired me, even without my degree, to do the kind of work I will be doing speaks to my ability and experience. I guess the long story short is that I screwed up a bit when I was younger, but got my act together and have become quite successful. My plan is to take a leave of absence this spring, to get into my role at the company and perhaps get a professional certification. During the summer I can continue at my current school with some online classes. I would then hope to transfer to JHU for the fall semester since I will be moving to the Baltimore area for the new job. Interestingly, I was looking into JHU’s advanced academic programs, and they offer an MS in my specific discipline. Looking over the courses for the program, I have more experience (e.g. a course for Introductory XYZ and I’ve dealt with more advanced situations of that in the real world). Thoughts?