This past weekend I went on a campus tour at a University here in Chicago. When I had a moment to speak to the Transfer Adviser, she said something that sent me into a mini panic. According to her, and admissions at Brown, I would unlikely be accepted into the undergraduate program and that I would be encouraged to apply to the Master's program instead. In case you may not know, I already have a degree in Communications and I'm prepping for acceptance into an Undergraduate IE( Industrial Engineering) program.
I haven't taken the GRE, I have no industry experience, and, with the exception of my Trump employment fantasy, I don't have a clear idea as to how I can contribute to my field. So after spending 3 hours looking into Engineering Grad School requirements, I decided that it would be best if I talked to my mentor. I also posted the issue on ACP's forum, and have already received some useful responses. My mentor says that grad. school might not be in my best interest but it would be in the schools best interest to deter me from applying to the undergrad program. The forum feedback says it might be worth it to take the time to build up what I need for entry into a grad program, tho a few said a grad degree in Engineering isn't entirely necessary.
So, I guess I'll apply for the Undergrad and fight for a seat. Only if that doesn't work will I take the necessary steps to be prepared for grad school. Either way, I'm getting an Engineering Degree come hell or high water.
I haven't taken the GRE, I have no industry experience, and, with the exception of my Trump employment fantasy, I don't have a clear idea as to how I can contribute to my field. So after spending 3 hours looking into Engineering Grad School requirements, I decided that it would be best if I talked to my mentor. I also posted the issue on ACP's forum, and have already received some useful responses. My mentor says that grad. school might not be in my best interest but it would be in the schools best interest to deter me from applying to the undergrad program. The forum feedback says it might be worth it to take the time to build up what I need for entry into a grad program, tho a few said a grad degree in Engineering isn't entirely necessary.
So, I guess I'll apply for the Undergrad and fight for a seat. Only if that doesn't work will I take the necessary steps to be prepared for grad school. Either way, I'm getting an Engineering Degree come hell or high water.