<p>I just found it amusing that I received UIC's rejection letter BEFORE my letter containing my pin # so I can check my status online.</p>
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There is also Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.</p>
<p>Northeastern Illinois University :: Transfer Admission Requirements</p>
<p>If you have completed two years of college work, then there is also Governors State University. If you will earn an AA, then your admission to GSU is pretty much a lock.</p>
<p>Governors State University - Transfer Information</p>
<p>Is your overall combined GPA 2.0 or greater for all attempted college work? If not taking a few more courses to get it there is a big plus.</p>
<p>Western Illinois University will take you if your combined GPA is north of 2.0.</p>
<p>Undergraduate Admissions - Prospective Transfers - Western Illinois University
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<p>I'll add WIU, NEI, Roosevelt and Chicago State to my list; I can't be picky on where I get in. The bad thing about CS is that they have one of my majors as a minor only. Ho hum. Out of the four schools I have already applied to ISU, EIU, and St.Xavier have articulation agreements with my JUCO. UIC does not.</p>
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Based upon your choices, I'm guessing you're in the Chicago area? If so, what about Roosevelt and Chicago State? I'm not sure how Dominican is with financial aid, but it's also nearby.
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<p>I am from Chicago. A Chicago native, born and bred : )</p>
<p>Actually, I have heard nothing but success stories of students who have gone to Roosevelt. Back in the day (I grew up in Chicago) Roosevelt offered me and several of my friends full rides. I went to UIUC on an academic scholarship but some friends took Roosevelt up on their offer and they have all gone on to do great things with their lives.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what the situation is with Roosevelt these days but I would love to hear about it.</p>
<p>Please check it out. And don't give up. Each hurdle you jump over will just make you stronger to finish the race.</p>
<p>I don't have anything helpful to add but want to say I am rooting for you.</p>
<p>UPDATE: 10/2</p>
<p>So far here are the results:
UIC: rejected
EIU: accepted : ) I just received an email confirming by acceptance. . .now I have to trek down to Charleston.
ISU: status unkown
St. Xavier: status unkown</p>
<p>I am so happy to hear you were accepted at Eastern Illinois, a college with an agreement with your junior college. That's great - you have a good option. I am rooting for you too!</p>
<p>Well, congrats - I know an Eastern grad who liked it there. Just curious, why didn't you consider Northern Illinois - do they have your major?</p>
<p>UPDATE: 10/3</p>
<p>So far here are the results:
UIC: rejected
EIU: accepted
ISU: rejected
St. Xavier: accepted (gave me money, but it's still too expensive)</p>
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Well, congrats - I know an Eastern grad who liked it there. Just curious, why didn't you consider Northern Illinois - do they have your major?
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<p>NIU is the school that I was dismissed from, but I need options so I'm going to apply for readmission and see what happens.</p>
<p>I got my masters degree at Western Illinois University and I loved it there. It's not for everyone...but my major had a very strong program, and they gave me a fellowship. It's worth adding if you are looking for options. Congratulations on EIU!!</p>
<p>^ What were you studying during graduate school? It's good to hear people, especially from Illinois, who graduated from state schools not known outside the region.</p>
<p>LQTM, First...I attended WIU coming from out of state. I was NOT an instate student. My major was speech pathology and their department at the time was a good one. Plus...like I said...they gave me a nice fellowship (tuition and a small stipend). </p>
<p>When I was looking for graduate programs, I knew I wanted to be in the midwest where the grad programs in my field are the best. I also needed to be aware of the costs and potential for significant aid. While I would have LOVED to have attended Northwestern or Purdue, the reality is that my financial situation would have not been as good as the one WIU gave me. </p>
<p>Bottom line....program was great, was accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association, and I got a great education with excellent practicum experience. </p>
<p>Sometimes it doesn't matter how well known the school is. I still believe you get out of your education what you put into it. I wanted my masters degree and I had a goal. WIU helped me achieve that.</p>
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LQTM, First...I attended WIU coming from out of state. I was NOT an instate student. My major was speech pathology and their department at the time was a good one. Plus...like I said...they gave me a nice fellowship (tuition and a small stipend).
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<p>Ah, how foolish of me to assume. It's still nice to know that someone benefited and enjoyed their time at an Illinois state university.</p>
<p>More important LQTM...I've had a very good career in my field for many years. I know many others in my field and in my area, I am well regarded by my fellow professionals. </p>
<p>The "prestige" school for me would have been Northwestern, and I would have loved to go there (had the grades, had the recommendations) but the cost was not going to get me anywhere but in debt. </p>
<p>I graduated from undergrad and grad school (back in the day) with a TOTAL of $1200 in loans that were forgiven by the government because I worked in a low income/rural area for 5 years.</p>
<p>Hey people, just an update. I'll be finishing my degrees as EIU come spring term! I'll let you know how it goes after the semester is over. Thank you.</p>
<p>: )</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance!!!!</p>
<p>Congrats! Work hard and enjoy central Illinois!</p>
<p>Okay, I received a letter from NIU stating that if I send my JUCO transcripts showing the completion of my associates I'll be granted re-admittance with a new grade point average. Does this mean that I'll start with a fresh GPA? If it does then wouldn't it be wise to reenter? I'm at a crossroads here.</p>
<p>Call them and ask what your gpa would be when you enter.</p>
<p>UPDATE</p>
<p>For those that responded, thank you. I completed my degree a little over a year ago and graduated with honors (my academic adviser spoke on my behalf to the dean of the college for a heavy consideration). Ironically, most of my professors in my major were surprised by my enthusiasm and “drive” when I visited them during their office hours. I chuckled when one said “we should reserve time for LQTM, particularly.” Honestly, I have learned more when I read materials that weren’t on the syllabi. </p>
<p>I’ve been in the work force since July 2011 (job date didn’t start till then) and I must say that I enjoy the work. In a year or two I’m thinking of applying to a masters program. </p>
<p>So again, thanks. </p>
<p>From a non-brilliant, far from straight A Ivy League, “average joe” college alumni.</p>