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Why wont undergraduate admissions look at my work experience?
I work for a biotech company and I have 2 associate degrees. I didn't do well on the first one, I graduated with a 2.2. My second is in biotechnology and I have a 2.7. Due to the first one I am having issues getting started on my bachelors. My combined gpa s a 2,43, I am not able to retake classes, they are either no longer offered or offered at times I can't take due to my job.
I have work my butt off to improve my gpa. Increasing my gpa from a 2.2 to a 2.43 in a 2 year period with taking all science classes show how much I have improved. I have found that biology is a good fit and that I am good at it.
I work closely with project management and all the labs. I also have dealt with the FDA and CDC. I understand graduate and phd schools being picky.
Its just the Undergrad admissions that should be a bit more understanding and look at more than gpa. Many of the teacher s at many colleges would love to have me in their classes due to my experience.
By the way a 2.43 is my best and college is for me. I need to progress within the company.
3 Answers
- AmarettaLv 77 years ago
Undergrad admissions isn't evaluating you as a potential employee, but as a potential student. The best indication of your future academic work is your previous academic work. Since you have earned two associates degrees with GPAs below 3.0 (and community college classes are easier than university classes), they may assume that you won't be able to handle the more rigorous work at the university level.
- Anonymous7 years ago
Why would they be more lenient in looking at your GPA? It shows how hard you are willing to work and what your comprehension level is. I don't think you are right for this field, or have enough time to focus on studying.
- 7 years ago
I am right for the field. I did work hard for my gpa. I gave up a social life and many other things to do get the 2.43 gpa. Just because you have a high gpa doesn't always mean you worked hard.
