<p>was wondering if anyone can help me .</p>
<p>went to college as a biological science major. did horrible beyond belief(college is so different).. anyway so i graduated with like 2.5 something.. i really messed up the first 2 yrs when i was tackln my general courses. but the next 2 when i started takn classes for my major i'll say im in the high C to low B range..obviously when its time to tackle your major more than likely they wont help you much in improving your gpa... .
but with my cumm its almost like it doesnt even matter. i dont have a lot of Extra curriculars to help boost me</p>
<p>do i have any hope at all in life right now? like any graduate program that will show any interest in me? im looking for something preferably science related.</p>
<p>im so confused right now .. dont know what direction my life should go now..</p>
<p>Many graduate schools have a 3.0 GPA requirement, but if you look at the lower tier schools they may be more lenient. Another option is to evaluate whether you’d want to go on to graduate school where the academic standards are much more rigorous than undergrad. It could be beneficial for you to get a job in the area first, gaining useful experience, and then apply for graduate school a few years later – where your grades will be less of an issue and the company that employs you may cover the tab.</p>
<p>I took 3 undergrad business courses to refresh and raise my admittance gpa to business school. Even though UNLV is not an academic ‘powerhouse’, they still choose people who show a real seriousness towards learning. 3 a’s and a strong gmat later, I was excepted a lot easier and I am definitely more prepared to succeed in graduate school.
(I graduated with a 2.88 overall, and a 3.3 in my major for undergrad)</p>
<p>Get a research job in your field (e.g. lab tech), take a couple of grad classes, try again in a couple of years.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars aren’t useful in grad admissions anyway unless they’re field-related.</p>
<p>Get a job in a lab as a research tech or the equivalent. Work your way up the ladder. Show that you’re interested in the research and that you’re motivate (key is you should find a lab that best fits your interests). After working for a few months, ask your mentor/PI if they would recommend you for one of their graduate programs. Or even have a conversation with your mentor/PI about your desire to do similar research and study in graduate school. If space permits (and everything else is ok) you may be allowed to enter one of their graduate programs. Most universities also offer tuition remission to their staff so courses will be free.</p>
<p>I was/am in a similar predicament (lowish GPA, but strong desire for graduate school). I spent the past summer doing research and was asked to extend my position throughout the fall. Then I was encouraged to apply to one of their graduate programs, and got in! </p>
<p>So this does happen you just have to show the motivation and desire to work hard!!</p>