Bombed, joined military, excelled: Chances?

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<p>Hey Guys,
I've been lurking for a while, and have seen a lot of chance threads with similar ones/searched for them, but my circumstances are kind of unique, so I hope you'll forgive one more.</p>

<p>Back in 06/07, I first was going to college at a state school, but due to a bunch of circumstances, I did horribly in my freshman year, like <2.0 (I don't remember exactly). I left because my life was a mess, and enlisted in the Navy.</p>

<p>I served for 4 years as a Nuclear Reactor Operator (Years of training in nuclear physics/engineering), etc, until an injury/disability forced me out. It's an extremely demanding academic program, and I excelled in it (Top 25%). Sucks because Nuclear Power Plant operators have a great career, but that wasn't an option anymore. However, I do love finance/business, so I am pursuing a business with conc in finance degree.</p>

<p>I then have been going to a Community College for the past year on the GI bill, and have a 3.9 GPA here. I want to transfer in the Fall (I Complete the Transfer DTA Associates in Spring), but I really wanted to know if there was any hope of getting into UW-Seattle, UW-Bothell, or UW-Tacoma, or If I'm destined for Central Wash (or worse?), because of that crap year I had.</p>

<p>I haven't taken the WSA yet, but I received 750 on the SAT-Writing when I took it in HS, and have always been very good at standardized test taking/essays (2300 SAT 7 years ago). I expect strong/above average scores.</p>

<p>tldr;
Bombed College first time around 7 years ago. (like 1.5 GPA)
Enlisted in Navy as Submarine Nuclear Reactor operator before injury/disability.
Community College for 4 qtrs, 3.9 GPA here(one class not 4.0), like a 2.9 overall combining previous ('07)year.
Transferring in Fall
Possible at all for any of the 3 main UW business programs?</p>

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<p>I don’t see why this would be a problem for you to get into any of the business programs. It was a long time ago and many things have changed, so unless your previous GPA will bring your cum. GPA down to the point where you won’t even be considered for admission you should be fine.</p>

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<p>I’d say your chances of getting into UW Seattle are very good. And I think you are almost guaranteed to get into UW Bothell or UW Tacoma if Seattle doesn’t work out.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your replies. I almost wanted to not even apply (advisors said it was almost hopeless and to focus on more “realistic” options), and to save myself the $300-400 of fees/time spent studying for the WSA. I have been working on my personal statement for quite some time now, and I hope it will help push me over the edge. I have also been practicing essay writing and analytical writing in preparation for the GMAT, so it gives me good practice for the WSA. </p>

<p>Thanks to you both for giving me hope and to keep working towards it. </p>