<p>I read this on the UCLA EE grad studies website.</p>
<p>"Entering students normally are expected to have completed the B.S. degree requirements with at least a 3.0 grade-point average in all coursework taken in the junior and senior years of undergraduate study." Yes, I did read the top of the page about the competitive statistics.</p>
<p>The "junior and senior years of undergraduate study" portion is what intrigued me. I graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an overall GPA of 2.92 (abysmal, I know). So, here's the story on that. It started out ROUGH. I had to retake two classes during my freshman year. The original grades were replaced, but a note was made on my transcript that I retook those classes. Sophomore year was also ROUGH, but I passed everything.</p>
<p>Post-sophomore year, I was able to pick my grades up slightly. I averaged a 3.0 up until my senior year. During my senior year, I averaged a 3.75 (All A's in my engineering classes and only 2 B's overall). So, I pulled through because I refused to give up, but I couldn't save my GPA.</p>
<p>Mind you, I am not going to apply right away. I am working in the industry right now because I was told that would help my chances of grad school. </p>
<p>What else could I do to help myself get into grad school? I like UCLA, though Georgia Tech might be somewhat more understanding because I was an undergrad there. Georgia Tech has a solid 3.25 requirement though. Would taking grad classes and doing well as a non-degree special student at Georgia Tech ( I am still in Atlanta btw) help my chances?</p>
<p>Help is appreciated. I know I would be a "bottom of the pile" candidate with my GPA being what it is, but does anyone have any insight to share. Something that would provide me with some hope would be appreciated, though a realistic and EXPERIENCED opinion is welcomed.</p>
<p>Please only respond if you KNOW what you are talking about.</p>