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bhimberg
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So after high school I had applied to two colleges, Clarkson University and University of Vermont. I ended up going to Clarkson first and, almost dropping out, went to UVM later. I now have 2 years left and am about to transfer again. My GPA is 2.86.
I've spent the last year saving up (will have $13,000 soon) in anticipation of attending SUNY Albany this Spring. Unfortunately due to circumstances outside my control I am looking for alternatives. My ultimate goal is to teach at the college level. I know my GPA is low but if you were to look at my transcript you would see a large variation in grades: I have some As and some Cs. I know, beyond a doubt, that if I put forth the effort I will be fine in terms of GPA from here on out.
My questions are:
Having transfered, my GPA will be dependant on my progress at the new school. Will my first two years matter if I do really well my last two years?
Staying at my current school doesn't seem an option, since it would be more difficult to bring my GPA back up. Does this matter? I mean, if I did really well at UVM, but ended up barely breaking 3.0 GPA wise because of my first two years, would I have a chance of getting into graduate school?
What schools would you recommend? I only speak english, so while foreign schools are an option they would have to be english speaking. I have ~$19,000 to work with from my own accounts; then whatever I can borrow on the side (obviously want to keep that to a minimum). That being said I am primarily interested in a mid range school that I could use to get to the graduate level. Lots of undergrad research is a plus, with friendly professors. As far as specific fields in physics, I like astronomy, bio physics and particle physics.
I've spent the last year saving up (will have $13,000 soon) in anticipation of attending SUNY Albany this Spring. Unfortunately due to circumstances outside my control I am looking for alternatives. My ultimate goal is to teach at the college level. I know my GPA is low but if you were to look at my transcript you would see a large variation in grades: I have some As and some Cs. I know, beyond a doubt, that if I put forth the effort I will be fine in terms of GPA from here on out.
My questions are:
Having transfered, my GPA will be dependant on my progress at the new school. Will my first two years matter if I do really well my last two years?
Staying at my current school doesn't seem an option, since it would be more difficult to bring my GPA back up. Does this matter? I mean, if I did really well at UVM, but ended up barely breaking 3.0 GPA wise because of my first two years, would I have a chance of getting into graduate school?
What schools would you recommend? I only speak english, so while foreign schools are an option they would have to be english speaking. I have ~$19,000 to work with from my own accounts; then whatever I can borrow on the side (obviously want to keep that to a minimum). That being said I am primarily interested in a mid range school that I could use to get to the graduate level. Lots of undergrad research is a plus, with friendly professors. As far as specific fields in physics, I like astronomy, bio physics and particle physics.