<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I graduated from Mills College in May with a B.S. in Mathematics and I am looking for some advice about my future. Mills is a small women's college, so as a transfer student, engineering was not an option. I love problem solving and design, so even though I love math, I think I am more wired for engineering, (electrical engineering in particular). </p>
<p>I am also a "non-traditional" student. I didn't do well in high school, but after working as a waitress full time, I worked hard at community college to transfer into Mills at the age of 24.</p>
<p>My G.P.A. isn't great... around a 3.1. My major G.P.A. (just math classes) is probably somewhere around a 3.4-3.5, so suggestions like M.I.T. and Stanford are most likely not an option for me.</p>
<p>I know there are some programs (like the LEAP program at Boston University: BU</a> Engineering | LEAP) for "non-traditional students and working professionals to obtain graduate degrees in engineering." Does anyone know of any other programs like this? A professor told me that I should just apply to grad schools and that they would just have me take a semester or two of core classes to catch up.</p>
<p>In a school, quality of education is more important to me than "Brand Name". I would rather be with fellow students who are positive and collaborative, than be in an environment where students try to sabotage each other to get ahead. I know this is a lot to ask, but any leads would be of great help!!!!</p>
<p>How are you going to pay for a second degree? I think you’ve used up all your federal financial aid for undergrad.</p>
<p>I didn’t say anything about tuition, so I’m not sure why you responded to my post. I transferred into Mills, so I only used Federal Aid for two years. Money is not my biggest concern… once I find out what programs are appropriate for me, I will look into what my options are to pay for them.</p>
<p>Since no one has really responded, how about a simpler question? What are some good grad schools to apply to for someone who would like to study Electrical Engineering, but had a B average for undergrad?</p>
<p>Hmmm…San Jose State?<br>
[SJSU</a> Electrical Engineering - Graduate Program Admission](<a href=“http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/electrical/gp_admission.htm]SJSU”>http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/electrical/gp_admission.htm)</p>
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