Non-admitted student credits help?

Transfer Students
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<p>I dropped out of college about 5 years ago, and want to return some time next year as a transfer to a big school like U of Minnesota - Twin Cities. They rejected me this fall with primary reason low GPA. I am wondering if taking 4 courses this summer and another 4 this fall as a non-admitted student be helpful for gaining admittance?</p>

<p>From my previous coursework I only have a ~2.7 gpa. Best case scenario I can raise my gpa to 3.2-3.3 range by the time I put in a transfer app in the winter with the non-admitted credits. But I am wondering, will these non-admitted credit grades have any "weight" on their admission decision? Or should I just tough it out at a community college for a year or two then try to transfer? Their admissions officer I phoned only said they take all previous college work into consideration with applications.</p>

<p>SHORT VERSION: Which would help my transfer prospects more? - non-admitted credits at the U of M - Twin Cities with all A's, or a year at community college with all A's?</p>

<p>Thanks for reading and I am hoping for some quality insight.</p>

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<p>Before you enroll in that status at U of M, you need to find out how many of those credits will apply to your degree program once you are admitted. Most universities put a limit on the number of credits earned in “non-degree” or “non-admitted” status that can count toward your degree. To get the details on how this could work best for you, you should visit the transfer admissions office in person.</p>

<p>Your easiest route to admission to UM-TC probably would be by completing a two year degree at the community college in a program that has a formal articulation agreement with UM-TC. Talk to the advisors at the community college nearest to you to learn more about that option. Some of your previous coursework may be able to be used for your CC degree.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>