Low GPA question...

[cookderosa]

Thanks for all the great advice. Although I don't agree with it all, it is still greatly appreciated. I do not believe it is all so cut and dried. Some grad programs seem to take GPA as a portion (e.g. admission requirement is GPA x 450 + GRE score MUST be over 2250...with a 2.0 that would mean 1350 GRE which is tough but doable and much cheaper than retaking a number of classes). I am already close to 100 credits (over that with FEMAs). I have contemplated retaking CLEPS to replace C-'s at EC, or some graded DSST's.

I am leaning towards TESC because I have a dozen unused FEMA's, I got zilch on the Psych GRE (so no loss there) and I don't have to deal with the LL/UL credit issue.

I mostly want my BS as quickly as possible. I think going with a grad certificate program, open enrollment (Hey Jennifer, Harvard here I come, LOL), or negotiating my way into a program as a provisional student is very doable with any GPA. I will have a BS, 2 grad level certifications, referrals and whatever I can muster on a GRE or other entrance exam. Oh and cash in hand, which schools seem to like.

Does any one know if TESC will drop D's off a transcript if replacing with an equivalent course or exam? I know EC will do it but I do not have any D's at EC.

Does TESC offer grades for DSST's (the older ones, not the newer ones)?

Happy Memorial Day to all.

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We should start a new thread asking who got denied admission to grad programs- i have yet to read a post since I came on about anyone not getting into a grad program. College is such a buyer's market for adults, I just don't have any doubts that you'll get into any number of colleges.

I was serious about Harvard as an option. My experience has been outstanding, I can't say enough good things about it. The Extension dept. requires you pass 3 grad courses in your concentration, then you can apply for degree-seeking status. Their position is that anyone who can do the work should have the opportunity to attend. There are other details, but that's the nutshell version. (it's not easy- but it rocks)