I didn't get into UH Bauer College of Business (Houston: student loans, transfer to)

[lightningferron]

I really want to get a Bachelor's in Finance but didnt get into the business school. My early college decisions are really hurting me at the moment. What are some alternatives? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. May end up choosing Economics as a major now.

[westhou]

University of Houston Downtown and University of Houston Clear Lake offer degrees in Finance. Transfer to one of those schools. It's probably easier to get into their programs.

[lightningferron]

Originally Posted by westhou

University of Houston Downtown and University of Houston Clear Lake offer degrees in Finance. Transfer to one of those schools. It's probably easier to get into their programs.

Was also tginking of raising my GPA while pursuing BS in economics for one semester since you need ro take some of the same courses for both programs. I hear there are many job opportunities with a BS in econ in Houston.

[Texascrude]

Economics is a good alternative, though I'll warn you: If you're GPA is really that bad (and it's hard to raise a bad GPA too high), your job prospects are going to be fairly limited no matter what major you pursue. I'm not trying to be rude or start a debate, but the people you see on the news who are $80k in debt with student loans and work at Chuy's as a waiter -- those are the people who graduated with a 2.1.

You might look at retaking some of your worst classes (I don't know your schools policy on retaking classes) to see if you can replace some D's with A's. Otherwise, you can try to finish off more of your gen ed classes and reapply, or just choose a different major -- with economics being the closest to finance.

[Trae713]

I thought transferring resets your GPA? As long as you get accepted into the school you want after transferring, you start off at 0.0 essentially (at THAT school). If you graduate from that school with a 3.0 or above, I'm sure employees will look at that, instead of what you did as a freshman. I'm hoping that's what happens at least. My first year in school, my GPA was low (1.8 GPA). Transferred to a two year, and I'm at a 3.0 at my current school. Now, I did retake some classes I made Ds and Cs in as a freshman over the summer.

[HoustonRonnie]

Check your mail. I hear UCLA sent out 900 erroneous acceptances.

Just kidding... good luck.

Ronnie

[phaze]

Originally Posted by Trae713

I thought transferring resets your GPA? As long as you get accepted into the school you want after transferring, you start off at 0.0 essentially (at THAT school). If you graduate from that school with a 3.0 or above, I'm sure employees will look at that, instead of what you did as a freshman. I'm hoping that's what happens at least. My first year in school, my GPA was low (1.8 GPA). Transferred to a two year, and I'm at a 3.0 at my current school. Now, I did retake some classes I made Ds and Cs in as a freshman over the summer.

Yes but having a low gpa at the current school will reduce your chances of getting accepted into the school you wish you transfer into, which I think is the case of the OP.

In fact most departments at a University will have minimum requirements for transfer applications. You can meet those requirements, but not get accepted because of the application pool. You can try again next semester and hope you compare better than the rest of the applicants.

One other thing that most people don't consider is that when you take all of your basics at a community college and transfer to a University to finish your degree, is that now you're only left with degree-oriented classes, so it may be tougher to manage.

Example: Take 2 yrs of basics at Jr college, transfer into an engineering program at a University. Instead of balancing a class schedule with "easy" and "hard" classes, the only classes remaining for you to take are all "hard" engineering classes.

Just a tip.

[mikeyyc]

Originally Posted by Texascrude

Economics is a good alternative, though I'll warn you: If you're GPA is really that bad (and it's hard to raise a bad GPA too high), your job prospects are going to be fairly limited no matter what major you pursue. I'm not trying to be rude or start a debate, but the people you see on the news who are $80k in debt with student loans and work at Chuy's as a waiter -- those are the people who graduated with a 2.1.

Really? What was your Doctor's GPA? No one really cares unless you're looking to get to Wall Street or to a post-grad school. No one has ever asked me what my GPA was, just whether or not I had the little letters after my name.

[mikehtown]

I hire college grads frequently and we always look at the gpa. Obviously it is not the only or the biggest factor, but it is a factor used to narrow the field.

[Trae713]

Originally Posted by mikehtown

I hire college grads frequently and we always look at the gpa. Obviously it is not the only or the biggest factor, but it is a factor used to narrow the field.

So, do you look at overall gpa, or latest gpa from the university the person graduated from?