Hello,
I am a long time reader and a first time writer. I graduated with a computer science degree in 2007 with a 2.2 gpa in Canada. My low gpa was not due to illness, family matter, or anything, it was just due to lack of motivation. Last year, I started become interested in operations research, and I decided to pursue a master degree in OR (preferably in US). Before, I applied to grad school, I decided to go back to school and take some courses to bolster my gpa. However, I am debating between the two options, and this is where I need your advice:
1. Go back to my old school as a non-degree student.
Pros:
- One of the best school in the country.
- Lots of research opportunity.
Cons:
- GPA won't reset, hence the grades that I will receive will be accumulated to my existing transcript. Thus, even if I get a 4.0 gpa for two years, my overall gpa will be around 2.8 .
2. Go to another university in the same city.
Pros:
- gpa will reset -- starting from scratch.
- some of my friends, who transferred to that school told me, the workload is easier and getting a high grade is easier than my former school (you would still need to work hard though).
Cons:
- lower ranking than my former university.
- less research opportunity.
- nevertheless, i would still need to submit my former school's university, when I applied to graduate school.
Any thoughts? Your advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks