<p>Or previously known as CGS</p>
<p>How is their transfer credit policy? It looks as if they require a course description and syllabus. I don't save the course syllabi for all the classes I have taken. Do they understand this or are they sticklers? </p>
<p>What else can you tell me about the LPS program? I am interested in transferring and pursuing a degree in Economics.</p>
<p>It’s similar to Columbia GS. The only differences are that if you are selected for LPS admissions, you will be “provisionally admitted”. That means for your first year there, you will be restricted to only 2 courses a semester and status of a half-time student which doesn’t help you gain access to housing. Which really sucks for out of staters because of the new environment. And also you must maintain a 3.0 GPA that first year or else.</p>
<p>As for the transfer credit policy, don’t worry too much abou it. They just basically need a course description of the courses you’ve taken to accurately determine if they are transferrable.</p>
<p>Were you accepted MakeBank24? Are you currently enrolled? Also, I was under the impression not all students are “provisionally admitted”, only the ones with academic records leaving a little to be desired.</p>
<p>I didn’t apply. I stumbled upon hearing about LPS (previously known as CGS) when I asked some questions at the Columbia GS forums. Not too many have heard of it so I digged around the website. When you go to the website and sign up for info, you’ll be directed into a recruiting page and an email address of the person that does the main recruiting. I asked some questions that referred to admissions process, eligibility, housing, diploma, and etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>I’m a GSer and native Philadelphian. LPS seemed like a natural choice, at first. I went, I visited the campus, met with an advisor. It was a little less expensive than Columbia’s program and offered the opportunity of NOT having to move from my current apartment.</p>
<p>The more digging I did, the less LPS fit. First, there’s the segregation. As an LPS student, you’ll be encouraged to take courses designed to fit a working person’s schedule (ie, evenings and some even on weekends). These courses are cheaper. However, they’re predominantly taught by adjuncts. In fact, one can complete and LPS degree almost entirely in the evening without ever taking a course with a Penn faculty member.</p>
<p>Yet you still receive the same degree as a student of College of Arts an Sciences, which is unlike GS. Leads me to believe the opportunity for employment is better for an LPS student. Any thoughts on that HelloJan.</p>
<p>Because I was also considering the GS route.</p>
<p>UChopeful2010 - The degree is given by the Liberal and Professional Studies within the School of Arts and Science. College of Arts and Sciences is for traditional undergraduates. Although the degree is the same, the diploma and transcript will say otherwise. I’ve already decided to apply for Columbia GS for Fall 10’.</p>
<p>It is the same diploma as well, according to the website. The only time the difference would be shown is on a transcript to a graduate school.</p>
<p>I was interested in UPenn LPS as well. Although what I don’t know is:</p>
<p>Is it better to graduate from UPenn LPS? or Penn State Smeal College of Business with a Finance degree?</p>
<p>hmm.</p>