<p>My junior brother is in a big situation that I will like to help him out of. Bear with me this is a lengthy situation. Due to heavy financial and family problems, his grades started slipping, he was suspended, at which point he transfered to another school. On transferring to the new school he battled with the same problems for a couple of semesters. Basically at the new school, he also had some grade issues. Anyway to cut the long story short he finally graduated after pulling himself together and graduated with a 2.10/4.00 g.p.a He has lots of math courses since he was minoring in this anyway. Below are my questions. By the way he wants to go to graduate school.</p>
<li><p>He is looking at a program that gives a conditional admission at 2.5 for an engineering program does he have a chance?</p></li>
<li><p>What can he do at this point, I know he is science/engineering oriented.</p></li>
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<p>I can personally vouch for him, I know if not for the family problems and the financial problems he is a good student, but things happen which are beyond his control.</p>
<p>I am not interested in statements that tell how dumb he is and all such related statements. All we are interested in for now is what he needs to do to get into a graduate school and make up for the undergrad.</p>
<p>Well I would start by telling him to visit the school that he's applying to. See if he could talk to someone in charge like the program director or something. That's what I plan on doing for myself. I want to know if it's possible to get a sense of what they think about my situation. Also I want them to know that I really want this and that I'm fully committed to doing everything possible including committing time,and retaking some essential courses this semester before being accepted. He should also be prepared to explain to them how and if the situation that you described has changed and if not what he plans to do about it. I think that it's essential for him to at least make this attempt.</p>
<p>^^above advice is good. Teachers are more likely to help/make exceptions for applicants they've met in person and who are willing to work to compensate for past problems. </p>
<p>Here are examples of things they might ask as proof that your brother can handle their program: re-take classes at the undergraduate level; take a few classes at the grad level; submit high GRE scores or good research/writing samples; or perhaps document things he has already done, such as a record of stable employment/recommendations from co-workers and supervisors, etc.</p>
<p>I know he has 2 research experiences in geology. I just dont want him to feel like it is the end. He works in a technical position, so this should help.</p>
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<p>Is his major in geology or has he taken a number of geology core courses (i.e. mineralogy, sed/strat, ig/met, historical, physical, etc.). </p>
<p>If so, he may be able to apply to a low ranked geology department and prove himself a star. Many geology departments are constantly trying to find more students and he may be able to get into a MS program in geology. Also, what is his GPA for his final 2 years of undergraduate? If this is above a 3.0, then he will have a great chance at a number of departments. </p>
<p>With the MS in geology, he could gain employment in the petroleum industry, environmental consulting, state/local/federal government employment, etc.</p>
<p>any more advices please!</p>