Hello everyone, I’m a senior in high school who’s also in the dual enrollment program. I have a 3.37 college GPA (I’m far from a perfect student) and 40 credit hours at the College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA). My high school counselor suggested that I stay there to get my bachelor’s in pure/applied math.
I’ve already researched Georgia Tech’s transfer program, and I’m not sure if getting a bachelor’s in math will make me more likely to transfer there for grad school (in mechanical engineering or a related major). Do any of you guys have any insight on that?
To transfer as an undergrad they have specific courses you need to complete which is on their website. Grad school would not be as a transfer student but as an applicant entering grad school. To enter a graduate program you need to look at what the requirements are.
Have you considered applying to GT as a freshman since you are still in high school? You never know. Dual enrollment students are not transfer students.
My HOPE GPA sucks. The highest I can get is a 3.5. I know I can do better on the ACT, though (I have a composite score of 26). My extracurriculars consist of SLP (Student Leadership Program, 2 years), and FBLA (1 year), so I’m not particularly focused in one field. So basically, I hardly fit the freshman student profile (3.8 GPA, 30-34 ACT, strong community involvement), and not even that would be enough to get in, because there’s too many great students that apply and not enough spaces.
My counselor said that I have to “start over” as a transfer student. My classes will transfer over just fine, but what he meant by that is that I’ll have to make new connections with people and learn how to live in Atlanta on my own (I’m from Glynn County). Readjusting is definitely part of the college experience, but it might be too costly.
By staying at CCGA, I’m saving a ton of money and I can probably get by with federal grants alone to pay my tuition and other fees. I’m already familiar with the professors and layout of CCGA. I already work as a tutor on campus there, earning hours that can get me CRLA certified. It doesn’t pay a lot ($7.50), but IMO, it’s a way better job than what my friends are doing, like wading tables.
For graduate studies? Not really, but I have considered transferring there. I’m getting a associate of science in pre-engineering next year (right after high school) at CCGA, but it’s not part of the REP program (even though it’s pretty much the same classes that they require).
I don’t quite see the advantage of having to move all the way to Kennesaw just for engineering. Getting a bachelor’s in math is a good base for not only engineering, but also many other STEM fields like actuarial science and physics (if I choose to change my masters program).
If you want an engineering degree rather than a math degree, KSU is a reasonable thought. If you are dual enrolled, you may be considered a transfer student, not a freshman, at KSU. Check their website for their specifics.
I could very easily transfer over there. My requirements are well above that of the minimum 2.0 GPA. I’m not sure how competitive it is to transfer to KSU, but there’s no reason why I shouldn’t try, at least.
KSU’s freshman acceptance rate is about as competitive as that of GT’s. However, I do feel that I have a much better shot of transferring to KSU than to GT.
Either way, I want to end up getting a master’s degree at GT. I’m pretty sure I want to pursue mechanical engineering, but a lot of other STEM careers interest me, as well.
My child dual enrolled at KSU in hs and applied to colleges as a freshman out of hs. I was recommending KSU for your undergrad degree. Depending on how you do you could possibly transfer to Gt. In any event you would graduate with an engineering degree. Or you could apend one more year where you are and transfer to KSU. I would think it would be easier to get into a grad engineering program with an undergrad degree in engineering but I maybe mistaken.
But getting a math degree at CCGA would be a lot more affordable and open me up to different career paths (because I have many interests for STEM careers). Plus, it’s still a good base for engineering, right?
The advice given, to look into KSU (Kennessaw), is great. They are super good.
But you mentioned you want an MS in Engineering.
I would say if GT is what you want, go for it. However, if you want to have an equivalent good option (and I feel like I have the insight to say this), go to KSU, and get a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering. Then, you can maybe go for an MBA or some type of professional education at GT if you really want.
A BS and MS in EE, from the KSU we know now, is not a joke.
A BS and MS in EE, from the KSU we know now, is not a joke.
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I would hope so. I’m assuming that they’re a pretty good university, and they’re accredited just like Georgia Tech. It’s just that my fear is that I’ll get a degree from there, along with some internships done, and I won’t get paid as much or I won’t be considered for certain engineering jobs simply because another applicant got the exact same degree from Georgia Tech. However, engineers are always needed, so I’ll just move on to the next job posting if necessary.
I can’t post a link to it right here, but if you look at my most recent post, can you roughly determine my chances of transferring to GT with the credentials that I have?