What are my chances? Non accounting major

Question

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum. Need your help figuring out what to do next.

I graduated with a bachelors degree in chemistry with 3.0 gpa. I took my practice test and I got 610 with only a little preparation. I hope to study some more and hope to get around 650 at least. I took 100 level statistics, calc 1, 2,3 and differential equations and have As in all of them except differential equations in which I got A-.

For the past year I have been working as at Starbucks. I don't have any accounting experience but I have been reading up on the career for a while now.

I took an open online class in accounting through MOOC and want to take few classes next semester at my community college. I really want to start grad school next fall as I am tired to working a dead end job.

I am ready to go out of state to any college though I am based in nj.

So far I only know of Suny Albany, UNC, Florida State University, William and Mary, Boston college in the east coast that accept non business courses. I am willing to expand my search to other other regions too but I don't know where to start.

Do I have any chance of getting into any program? My gpa is low and so is my practice gmat score. I'm feeling a little desperate... Please help!

Rainandsnow117 · Answer

I wanted to ask one more thing? does a one year MACC program reality prepare you for the challenges of accounting career for people without accounting bachelors. I feel like 2 year programs are probably better for non majors but only found 2 programs so far Albany and Florida State? Does anybody know of any other programs?

Rainandsnow117 · Answer

Anyone??? Are my chances that low that no one wants to tell me.....

tnmaccgrad403 · Answer

Hi Rainandsnow117 - You definitely have a chance of admission into a MACC program. I returned to graduate school about 10 years after I earned an undergraduate degree in Math & English. It helped that I had the higher level math courses. My program at Belmont University Massey School (Nashville TN) offers an intensive summer course for those without undergraduate degrees in Accounting to enter the MACC program afterwards. This was much more helpful than going to a community college for the courses I lacked. I really got to know the faculty and other students during the summer intensive program. I had a good support network once I started the MACC. Some students completed the MACC in 1 year. I took two years because I had a young child at home. After graduating, I was offered a position at a regional public accounting firm. I sat for the CPA exam and passed all 4 parts on my first attempt at each section. It is not uncommon for career-changers to apply for MACC programs. Look for a solid program that offers you the courses you will need to bridge from your undergrad degree to the grad program. Keep your job at SB while you are in grad school. You'll want the funds and the coffee benefits. Good luck!

What are my chances? Non accounting major

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