<p>I currently reside in Raleigh, NC. I am 28 years old. I was an average student in high school (kicked out of the honor society my senior year), and was not interested in attending college after I graduated. I was an average or below average student when I earned an A.A.S. in Computer Science from E.C.P.I. Technical College in 2003-2005. I moved around fairly often afterwards, always finding myself in dead end jobs. I was a mortgage loan officer in 07-08 when the housing market started to blow up. So, I quit, and moved to Raleigh, NC from Denver, CO in 2009. I decided to take my education more seriously, and continued it at a local community college in Spring 10. I found that I really enjoy mathematics. So, the aforementioned is the reader's digest version of the last 10 years of my life (exciting right?). I plan on applying as a transfer student to the following: NCSU, UNCC, Texas Tech, UC Boulder, and Colorado School of Mines. I intend to major in Electrical Engineering. My current weighted GPA is 3.77. I have taken Calculus I, II, III, Linear Algebra, General Physics I, II (calculus-based) in addition to most of the English/Humanities/Social Sciences needed for an undergraduate degree in Engineering. I plan on taking Differential Equations, General Chemistry I, Psychology, and Philosophy before I apply which should put me at 64 credits. I received Bs in Argumentative Research, Calculus III, and General Physics I. Should I not consider any of the schools listed above, or are there schools in NC/CO that I should consider instead? Is there anything that I can do to better my chances of being accepted or strengthen my profile? What are some extracurricular activities that I could work on? I look forward to your advice and comments.</p>
<p>Have no worries about being a non-traditional student. There are currently a large number of Finance/Banking professionals in career change mode-- just like you. </p>
<p>First, what do you consider average and below average?<br>
Second, were the classes that you attended in high school and technical similar at all to the classes that you’ve taken recently? I ask because Calculus & Physics are less difficult the second and/or third time around. It would be much more impressive if you’ve done so well in those classes while taking them for the first time-some time after finishing high school.<br>
Third, be prepared to explain the “gap.” No disjointed sentences or rambling. Be prepared to explain why you haven’t used your first degree-if this is the case.</p>
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<li> I think my h.s. gpa was 2.9 or 3.0, and gpa at technical college was 3.0-3.5 range (have not recently looked at an official transcript).</li>
<li> I went to a small h.s., not very many advanced classes were offered. I have not repeated any classes. The credits from technical college were not transferable, hence my starting over.</li>
<li> Ok, great. Thanks!!!</li>
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<p>*amending original post: I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and intend to join the math club this fall. Still considering ideas for some places to volunteer.</p>