Whats Next....?

Applying to College
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<p>I graduated with a bachelor's degree, major in management information system, in Ethiopia from a not so much reputed private university.That would be back in 2006. But then, I worked very hard and make a very good career out of it working for an international research institutes and big projects funded by the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, I am working as a Database Administrator at the Capital Blue Cross. </p>

<p>Three weeks ago, I've applied for a Masters in Computer Science at the Penn State university Harrisburg and I found out my application has been turned down. I've submitted everything: 3 letter reference, official transcript from back home, personal statement, glowing letter of recommendation from past and current employer, Recent resume, as well as a couple of Microsoft certificates. Like a week ago, I've received an email from the University asking me if I've any more educational background so I think my application was denied because of my foreign degree. </p>

<p>What should I do to qualify for the program or proceed with my masters some place else? Shall I take the GRE? What about turning my foreign degree into the U.S equivalent? How do I do that? What is the best way to go about it? </p>

<p>It hurts! </p>

<p>Please fellows! Any help is appreciated. </p>

<p>Thx in advance! </p>

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<p>I don’t have an answer for your questions, but the folks over at the Graduate Programs forum (<a href=“Graduate School - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/graduate-school/&lt;/a&gt;) will probably be able to help you a lot more than a lot of the people who visit this forum :slight_smile: Good luck!</p>

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<p>You need to contact the graduate admissions office at Penn State - Harrisburg, and ask them what specific information they want from you. For example, if you did not have your undergraduate transcript formally evaluated, they might want you to do that. Find out which evaluation organization they prefer. Most colleges and universities recommend WES. <a href=“http://wes.org/”>http://wes.org/&lt;/a&gt; You also can ask them if they would like you to take the GRE.</p>