<p>I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and my GPA was a 3.6. Since then I've decided to move my life in a different direction. I'm interested in starting a life in physics. This has been more than a change of heart and has been radically life altering (of which I explained in my essay). This turns out to be a bigger problem than I first anticipated and here is why: My wife and I are moving to Champaign-Urbana and I was considering re-entering school and UI for physics. I would, technically, be considered a transfer student. However, the college of LAS does not admit second degree seekers, and so my only alternative was to apply to the school of engineering for a degree in Engineering Physics; much more competitive, of which I did.</p>
<p>My previous degree didn't require a lot of mathematics, so I'm afraid my transcripts won't reflect my mathematical ability. That's what the second degree is for, though as I hope to go into Graduate school and further. </p>
<p>I was wondering if any one knows to what degree being a successful and proven college graduate does to your chances of getting admitted? Furthermore, since college I've done a lot of volunteer work as well have been really successful in my job. These are not things that the application gives you room to describe (a 300 word essay is not enough room!). So, I was also wondering if it was smart to email the admissions office and just describe to them a few of those things and to stress the significance this would have on my life, and if that is smart who it is exactaly I should contact?</p>
<p>Any feedback would be much appreciated!</p>
<p>Thank you</p>