<p>Every time I look at my current GPA (3.1) I get so stressed. I haven't developed any meaningful relationships with any teachers for my four years of undergrad at Cal. Simple, I got lost and I stopped caring, started failing classes. I've been reading about people going back for another undergrad degree to better their situation, "start over", and I was wondering how this works. Does this mean having to take the SATs again and having to go through the same process I went through when applying as a high school student. I'm interested in trying the UC system again after I graduate from UCB Spring 2009. Anyone can help?? Thanks in advance....</p>
<p>your posting's kind of vague ... what field are you in? what do you hope to do with it? how are you sure that attempt #2 (which, in my opinion, should not be pursued -- there are many better uses of your time) is going to work out better than the first?</p>
<p>if you need some time to think things through, just withdraw for a semester or two and reevaluate your plans.</p>
<p>this forum's also a graduate school forum -- if you're looking into undergrad admissions, this won't be a very helpful place.</p>
<p>I can certainly sympathize with your position. </p>
<p>I encountered a ton of opposition from advisors and friends when I decided to pursue a second undergrad degree. But with a cumulative GPA of 2.65, I knew I was not going to get admitted anywhere- even with stellar recommendations and high GRE scores. </p>
<p>I am currently halfway through my program (as a PT student) and I have no regrets. My GPA is currently hovering at 3.6 and the courses I am taking (in technical communications) have enriched my skills career wise (I work as a coordinator for a large non profit) </p>
<p>That said however, I don't necessarily recommend going for full fledged a second undergrad degree in your case (your GPA is still above a 3.0), but a certificate in a field related to your major could really help your prospects.</p>
<p>As far as reapplying is concerned, I do not think that you will need to retake the SAT and most schools will transfer at least 2 years worth of coursework from your first Bachelors (mostly your core classes). What this means essentially is that you will only need to complete your junior and senior years as opposed to starting from scratch. In my case my GPA was reset. </p>
<p>Speak to your adviser beforehand however. Committing yourself to a second undergraduate degree while working FT can be a daunting challenge (sleepless nights- no time with my partner, etc etc). The upshots are clear however- admin committees will take note of your coming of age maturity and of your drive to succeed in their program. </p>
<p>In any case, good luck!</p>
<p>Thelostpen:</p>
<p>I completed a degree in Sociology from UCD a few years back with a 4-year cumulative GPA of 3.4 I decided to pursue a second BA degree in history and investigated the process. Although this allows you the opportunity to improve your GPA, there are some drawbacks. The primary drawback, in some cases, is you will be bound by the undergraduate requirements of the new institution. What this means is that any GE courses the new school requires that differ from those at UCB must be taken. This can add more time and money to your endeavor. Secondly, if you are interested in going to graduate school some of the grad school admissions boards may be skeptical of the obtaining of the second BA and view this as possibly trying to rehabilitate a low GPA. </p>
<p>The major issue is this: What are you planning on doing academically and vocationally? I ultimately decided to take prerequisite courses for the History MA and will hopefully be matriculating into the full MA program in the near future. </p>
<p>Additionally, a 3.1 GPA from UCB is still respectable and certainly enough to get you into most MA programs if you decide to do so. Based on the tone of your post it appears you be you are unhappy/disillusioned in other areas and your academic vigor is waning because of this. Good luck.</p>
<p>Why don't you try and apply for grad school or apply for jobs? 3.1 at UCB will get you to places if you really try....</p>
<p>If you can't get into any grad programs or jobs that you like, think of taking an additional year as an undergraduate student.. I think retaking Freshman+Sophomore is kind of pointless.</p>
<p>Also, what's your current major? What major are you currently interested in? What do you plan to do with your majors?</p>