Wanting to transfer, but I need some help!

ahc150379
Tue, 17 May 2016 03:53:09 +0000

Hey everyone!

I am applying for transfer to the Sport Management in Isenberg for the spring 2017 semester.

But, my problem is that I currently hold a 2.7 GPA, and I am also a OOS transfer.

I am taking a class or two this summer, so it should go up.

However, I have a bunch of EC’s that fit the sport management bill, and I believe that it would help.

I run a well know hockey blog that has been mentioned on Yahoo! Sports 4 times (and counting!)

I worked for the marketing department of a minor league hockey team this past season, and was also the youngest one on the team (19y/o)

I also attended the selective UMass Summer pre-college for Sport Management, which was a program where I learned about the different aspects of the Sport field, and got to listen to different lectures from the different professors and faculty of Isenberg. I also developed better public speaking and leadership skills through this program.

Why is my GPA so low?

My dad's health had a decline in the middle of my first year in college. His health declined to the point we were worried about cancer/death, This caused me to take time to take care of him, and also drive him multiple places, like work and Doctor's appointments. My dad is a former US service member for 22 years, and seeing this was awful for me, and caused a decline in my grades and time. I considered myself depressed during this time in my life. During this hard time, I still managed to work 2 jobs and take care of my family. I haven't failed a class, I have 2 C's (in philosophy and microecon), and the rest are B's.

Why is UMass important to me?

UMass has a superior program for me, and I want to be able to get the best education at the best school, so I can be able to provide for both of my parents. I don't want my father's health to get any worse, and I want to help him get better.

I will be using the Yellow Ribbon Program and GI Bill during my time at UMass.

Do I have a good chance at UMass? It’s my dream school, as I love Amherst, and I also have family up there to help me get adjusted to the life up there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I really want to get out of my CC.