Good/Solid Computer Science Program in Virginia (Transfer Student)

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<p>Hello All,</p>

<p>I’m studying computer science at the Northern Virginia Community College and I’m extremely overwhelmed and confused with the transfer process. I’m practically done with my second year of college, but things have gotten complicated. </p>

<p>After my first year I decided I wanted to aim for UVA as it had better computer science rankings than VTech and started to take courses which satisfied their requirements. Now that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen as I have a 3.6 GPA (it is going up) but my calculus 1 course was a low C. I haven’t obtained anything less on any other courses, but if I’m not confused this course must be passed with a B grade or better.</p>

<p>I’m now confused with what to do as most likely I won’t get accepted into UVA. I’m not sure of what other schools have a solid computer science program and I could apply to. I have been completing the guaranteed admission agreements along UVA’s required courses which has led me to stay an extra semester (this upcoming fall). Now I’m at extremely awkward position where I don’t know what to do and am pretty stressed.</p>

<p>People have mentioned that certain experiences I have might help me. Such as the fact that I’m from the Dominican Republic, speak Spanish, did quite a bit of volunteer service, and I also am currently working almost full time to help at home at a software company. I however am still not convinced as there are other students with similar experiences and extremely good academic records. Any suggestions?</p>

<p>If I get accepted to UVA could I do anything to later on transfer to the computer science degree? Also, because I plan on transferring in the spring I apparently won’t be able to get into the engineering computer science degree but rather the B.A CS degree which doesn’t sound good for my purposes.</p>

<p>Pardon me if this has been asked quite a couple of time, I was able to find similar questions but wanted to ask what would be a good choice in my specific case.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Take a look at your other possible transfer targets (VT?) to see if the courses you have taken meet their requirements, or if you need to choose a few others.</p>

<p>A non-engineering-based CS degree is perfectly fine for most purposes, if you choose your CS courses reasonably. Where an ABET-accredited CS degree may matter is if you want to take the patent exam.</p>

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<p>Old Dominion University and George Mason University should be safeties for you. Of course Virginia Tech is the obvious choice.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice!</p>

<p>I’m definitely considering Virginia Tech and GMU. I’m still doing some research on GMU as I don’t know if it’s a respectable program.</p>