I applied to DePaul’s Master’s program in Elementary Education for the fall 2015 semester. I graduated from Purdue in May 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Family Services, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice.
My overall GPA is a 2.3. Along with my application, I also sent in an academic addendum stating the reason for my low GPA. During the summer of 2011, I became ill and was in the hospital, there was a miscommunication with the Registrar’s office, and I did not drop my classes in time, and failed the classes. This brought my GPA down to a 1.5, but I ended up bringing it to a 2.3 by graduation. Also in the addendum, I included that I would be willing to take summer courses before the fall semester in order to prove my academic abilities.
I spoke with the admission’s office, who spoke with the Director of Admissions, and she said that she would encourage me to apply regardless of my GPA.
I don’t know if it makes a difference, but I have heard that because I am paying out of pocket and not using grants/loans that I have a better chance of being accepted, not sure how true that is though. Do I have somewhat of a chance of getting accepted?
Thank you in advance for any advice.