Ooof... so I applied to UW

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<p>This has been kind of a whirlwind for me. My husband recently told me he'd probably be transferred back to the US (he's military), so I decided to suck it up and go to grad school since waiting on the military is not doing our family a penny of good. My career is languishing.</p>

<p>Soooo... On 29 December I decided to apply to the Evans School based on my professional needs, but I haven't taken the GRE yet. My grades are below average (for their acceptance) but they come from a school known for keeping grade inflation down and this was 15 years ago. (Oh my God. I started college FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.) I have what I think is a great career for my age and good letters of recommendation, one academic and one professional. Taking the GRE in Feb, and the Evans School knows this.</p>

<p>I kind of just have to announce it because I'm nervous. I only applied here because I'm not going to do grad school more than an hour or two from family, because I have two small children and I need their support. If I don't make this I will have to think of another strategy--perhaps save up and do a year of massive consulting and pay cash for the executive program which doesn't look as enriching or as rigorous (though I understand why they offer it, because aside from the fact that I want more stats that program is designed exactly for someone like me, who perhaps has a much larger disposable income :D). Maybe try for an associates in statistics ?!? at a community college. (Now THAT would save me some money, haha!)</p>

<p>I see several other aspiring UW applicants on here. Good luck to you all. I've been there and I love it. Something for everybody, combines world-class awesome with a very nice public feel. I would have gone if it had better undergraduate philosophy.</p>

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<p>Have you considered applying to other schools in the area as well, as location is the most important factor here? If you’re in Seattle, Seattle University is a genuinely good small school with great grad programs that welcome non-traditional students. Seattle also has SPU. If you’re near Tacoma, there’s also UPS and PLU. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I haven’t looked at private schools because they are too expensive. I’d have to save up for years. However, before I relocate that will be a consideration. Seattle U is someplace I wanted to go as an undergrad but then saw the tuition and fees. Gasp!</p>

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<p>I don’t think it’s possible to get an AA in stats at any of the local CCs. I teach introductory stats at one of the local CCs, and there is no more advanced class.</p>

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<p>Thanks, eg1. I would have called around. You never know. Are you at Pierce, by chance?</p>

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<p>What is the Evans School?</p>

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<p>Evans School of Public Affairs. A great grad school at UW for people interested in public service, public policy, and non-profits.</p>

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<p>I only read this cause I thought you were talking about Univ of Wisconsin and I never heard of evans.</p>

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<p>Oh, sorry! Just goes to show how wrapped up in my own little world I am. University of Washington. You know, THE UW. ;D Go Huskies. LOL!</p>