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05 Mar 2014, 22:47
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Well, my story is I am non-traditional student from New York and I am 21 years old. I took one and a half year break before I attend college because my father had left the family when I was sixteen and I cannot bear to see my mother take care of a family of four, so I work full-time fore that duration until my two sister was able to provide some assistance for the family. I was at a lost of direction so I apply to CUNY school and jump at the first few selections, if I will have known better I will have chosen a four year college instead but I had selected BMCC because of the commute and its location, however back then I was terribly afraid of taking loans to pay for education which I am regretting now. If I had known better I will had apply to university or try my luck on higher standard of university/colleges. Unfortunately I did not and I had to stand by my decision.
I am about to graduate from a BMCC community college with a associate degree majoring in business administration and I have been researching on options that are available. I will be graduating with at least a 3.8 gpa and I will be on the dean's list for 2 consecutive year along with being in a Phi Theta Kappa honor society. I worked part time throughout my two year in BMCC, so i was not able to volunteer or affiliated myself with any club. However, when I was in high school I was not the best student nor was my SAT scores (1400 as I remember). But on the positive side is that I am a change person I am value higher education. My question is if I attain a AA degree will university and colleges still care about the SAT or require it to be sent there or high school diploma?
I am looking into Columbia GS for non traditional students and I am really interested in Columbia GS but I am afraid my credential is not strong enough (especially my SAT score and High school transcript), or NYU if possible but I am really afraid that my SAT score will be judge harshly and it will end up ruining my chances. If those school are too selective, how about university of Chicago which I heard was a great business school?
I am quite interested in Haas, so University of California Berkeley is also a option. Or other option that are applicable and with my credential to be a contender. To be honest, I want to attend a good business university/college and I will greatly accept any recommendation. I appreciate any advice. If you need anymore information I will be glad to include it.
Additional side question: My question is if I attain a AA degree will university and colleges still care about the SAT or require it to be sent there or high school diploma?
I am about to graduate from a BMCC community college with a associate degree majoring in business administration and I have been researching on options that are available. I will be graduating with at least a 3.8 gpa and I will be on the dean's list for 2 consecutive year along with being in a Phi Theta Kappa honor society. I worked part time throughout my two year in BMCC, so i was not able to volunteer or affiliated myself with any club. However, when I was in high school I was not the best student nor was my SAT scores (1400 as I remember). But on the positive side is that I am a change person I am value higher education. My question is if I attain a AA degree will university and colleges still care about the SAT or require it to be sent there or high school diploma?
I am looking into Columbia GS for non traditional students and I am really interested in Columbia GS but I am afraid my credential is not strong enough (especially my SAT score and High school transcript), or NYU if possible but I am really afraid that my SAT score will be judge harshly and it will end up ruining my chances. If those school are too selective, how about university of Chicago which I heard was a great business school?
I am quite interested in Haas, so University of California Berkeley is also a option. Or other option that are applicable and with my credential to be a contender. To be honest, I want to attend a good business university/college and I will greatly accept any recommendation. I appreciate any advice. If you need anymore information I will be glad to include it.
Additional side question: My question is if I attain a AA degree will university and colleges still care about the SAT or require it to be sent there or high school diploma?
07 Mar 2014, 09:52
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@ChristinaLopez,
Hi, my name is Christina and I'm a tour guide and student at Columbia GS. My path to GS is similar to yours in many ways and I want to encourage you to apply!
To address your biggest question, you would be required to submit your high school transcripts and SAT scores, however, your college GPA is excellent, and that goes a long way. Although you may not have done as well as you'd have liked in high school (or on your SATs), the fact that you excelled in college shows that you have grown, and that you have the capacity and drive to excel academically. Your inclusion on the Dean's List and your membership in Phi Theta Kappa further support this.
As you are probably aware, GS is specifically designed for students who've had at least a one-year break in their education, as you have. Your reason for taking a break is understandable and admirable, and it shows maturity. As for the fact that you did not volunteer or participate in extra-curricular activities, I think your reasons for not doing so are very strong. I also did not volunteer or participate in extra-curricular activities, so this is definitely not a deal-breaker. These are all things you would want to address in your admissions essay.
Bottom line, many students at GS have less than "perfect" records, for many different reasons. The GS admissions team is not looking for a specific test score or grade. They are looking at the entire person, and what they are looking for is students who have both the desire and ability to succeed at Columbia.
You have until June 1 to apply. Check out the website (I can't post the address as a new member, but a quick Google search should suffice) for more information, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Christina Gray
Hi, my name is Christina and I'm a tour guide and student at Columbia GS. My path to GS is similar to yours in many ways and I want to encourage you to apply!
To address your biggest question, you would be required to submit your high school transcripts and SAT scores, however, your college GPA is excellent, and that goes a long way. Although you may not have done as well as you'd have liked in high school (or on your SATs), the fact that you excelled in college shows that you have grown, and that you have the capacity and drive to excel academically. Your inclusion on the Dean's List and your membership in Phi Theta Kappa further support this.
As you are probably aware, GS is specifically designed for students who've had at least a one-year break in their education, as you have. Your reason for taking a break is understandable and admirable, and it shows maturity. As for the fact that you did not volunteer or participate in extra-curricular activities, I think your reasons for not doing so are very strong. I also did not volunteer or participate in extra-curricular activities, so this is definitely not a deal-breaker. These are all things you would want to address in your admissions essay.
Bottom line, many students at GS have less than "perfect" records, for many different reasons. The GS admissions team is not looking for a specific test score or grade. They are looking at the entire person, and what they are looking for is students who have both the desire and ability to succeed at Columbia.
You have until June 1 to apply. Check out the website (I can't post the address as a new member, but a quick Google search should suffice) for more information, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Christina Gray
