What are my chances?

Nabu
Fri, 08 May 2009 14:20:24 +0000

I’m from California. I’m about to submit my application for Columbia GS, Northwestern SCS and UPenn LPS. Just a brief history: I did poorly when I first entered college (2.6 at a top 40 school), transferred and then failed out at another top 40 school with a 1.9.

4-5 years later I’ve taken these courses at a local community college: Managerial Accounting, US History, Sociology, Geography, Calculus 3, Biology lecture/lab, Psychology, Sociology, and Chemistry lecture/lab. I have around a 3.3-3.45 GPA. I have extensive work experience and internships and have a decent essay explaining my past and how I’ve matured in the workplace and at school.

I feel besides the 3 schools listed, I need more choices just in case I’m rejected. I plan on applying to UC Irvine, Davis, and Santa Barbara as well. Could someone just list a couple of other schools so I could get a feel for the tier range I should aim for.