shaunbarlow Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hi all, I'm an Australian just beginning to consider a career change to engineering from music and would really like to have some insight into the careers, jobs, aspirations that you all have? Can anyone recommend a good career advice resource or website that might help me get a better understanding of the types of jobs, salaries, etc. in the field? After two music degrees and a bunch really amazing experience playing and travelling, I'm feeling the primal call of electronics, maths, physics and high tech work and want to begin heading towards some qualifications. After looking around the BU site and the wider web, I'm beginning to lean towards EE/CE focus, but the research into prosthesis and bionic arms, etc. is really fascinating also. I'd be glad to hear any ideas from anyone via this forum or a private message or an email (sb@shaunbarlow.com). Thanks! Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB949 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hey I just applied for Fall 2013 admission to LEAP. Can anyone offer any incite into the acceptance rate for this program? I'm incredibly invested in it but very nervous about being rejected. I had 158 Verb 157 Quant (800, 730 conversion) and a 3.0 GPA with Econ/Art history double major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB949 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 700*, 730 conversion, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanid Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hey I just applied for Fall 2013 admission to LEAP. Can anyone offer any incite into the acceptance rate for this program? I'm incredibly invested in it but very nervous about being rejected. I had 158 Verb 157 Quant (800, 730 conversion) and a 3.0 GPA with Econ/Art history double major. I am in the process of applying for Fall2013 admission. I am taking the GREs in February. My gpa is a bit low ~2.5. Any insight on what my chances are if I do well on my GREs and score great recommendations? The GPA was mainly due to my lack of interest in the topic (econ) I was studying and definitely not due to my ineptitude. Any advice would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number43 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I am in the process of applying for Fall2013 admission. I am taking the GREs in February. My gpa is a bit low ~2.5. Any insight on what my chances are if I do well on my GREs and score great recommendations? The GPA was mainly due to my lack of interest in the topic (econ) I was studying and definitely not due to my ineptitude. Any advice would help. I'm on the same boat as you. My GPA wasn't anything impressive (~2.6ish), but I did well in all my math and comp sci classes, and got a fairly good score in the GRE (163 quant). tl;dr My GPA is low, but every other scores / qualification is good. Im hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghanada Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I completed the LEAP program last semester and I had an undergrad 2.6 GPA when I started. I wouldn't worry too much about GPA, more about conveying why you would be a good fit to the program. At the time I left BU there were very few rejections since they seem to be accepting more and more people but offering less financial aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestAfterBegun Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I am also a current LEAP applicant but for summer. I was thinking about starting a Facebook group where 2013 LEAP applicants could share application updates, LEAP news and, fingers-crossed, get to know potential class-mates. If anyone is interested please PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number43 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I completed the LEAP program last semester and I had an undergrad 2.6 GPA when I started. I wouldn't worry too much about GPA, more about conveying why you would be a good fit to the program. At the time I left BU there were very few rejections since they seem to be accepting more and more people but offering less financial aid. OK that gives me more hope yet. Thank you for the input!!! Edited January 23, 2013 by Number43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiochemtoBioeng Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hey everyone. Good luck with applications! I have also applied to LEAP for this fall. Does anyone know if it is common for LEAP students to work on relevant lab projects during the phase I coursework? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelga Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey, I'm also applying for fall 2013 and anxiously awaiting a decision! I asked someone in admissions about the acceptance rate and if my notes are correct, about 100 people applied last year and 63 were accepted, but it depends more on how many qualified applicants they have more than a definite quota. The info session recording on the website said the acceptance rate is about 60%, for what that's worth. I'd be interested in a Facebook group. BestAfterBegun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghanada Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Hey, I'm also applying for fall 2013 and anxiously awaiting a decision! I asked someone in admissions about the acceptance rate and if my notes are correct, about 100 people applied last year and 63 were accepted, but it depends more on how many qualified applicants they have more than a definite quota. The info session recording on the website said the acceptance rate is about 60%, for what that's worth. I'd be interested in a Facebook group. There is a facebook group, but it is currently only for past and current LEAP students. Honestly, if you do well in your calc requirements and get solid GRE scores, and if you have done any research or relevant industry work, you should have no problems with acceptance. LEAP has never been a particularly competitive program to get into, especially since there is just so little funding these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loquacator Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hey all. I'm thinking about applying either for Spring or Fall 2014, and I'm wondering about my options after Phase II. I'm most interested in AstroEng, but as far as I know that's not available at BU above the bachelor's level. If I were to get accepted and go with either MechEng or Materials, would it significantly hurt my chances of going somewhere else afterward for an Aero/Astro PhD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Anyone hear back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestAfterBegun Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Anyone hear back yet? No word yet. CMC_Kid, are you in the program or have you applied in the past/deferred? And if so, how long did it take you to find out? Thanks. Edited February 28, 2013 by BestAfterBegun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 No word yet. CMC_Kid, are you in the program or have you applied in the past/deferred? And if so, how long did it take you to find out? Thanks. Yes, I was accepted a year ago and I deferred. I had to resubmit so I'm waiting on the decision. My admission letter was dated 3/15/12, but I actually never received it. I had to follow up to get it resent. I got the financial aid decision 4/13/12. I followed up earlier this week but haven't heard back. If I don't hear back next week, maybe I'll call around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestAfterBegun Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yes, I was accepted a year ago and I deferred. I had to resubmit so I'm waiting on the decision. My admission letter was dated 3/15/12, but I actually never received it. I had to follow up to get it resent. I got the financial aid decision 4/13/12. I followed up earlier this week but haven't heard back. If I don't hear back next week, maybe I'll call around. Hopefully the notification process is more dialed in this time around. Thanks for the response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hopefully the notification process is more dialed in this time around. Thanks for the response! You're welcome! I got a reply that they are hoping to get the decisions out soon... FYI they recommend getting FAFSA in by March 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestAfterBegun Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Anybody hear back yet? If so, did you need to contact them or did they get in touch with you? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Anybody hear back yet? If so, did you need to contact them or did they get in touch with you? Thanks. I heard back this Friday without having to call them up! They didn't say anything about financial aid yet but I was admitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestAfterBegun Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I heard back this Friday without having to call them up! They didn't say anything about financial aid yet but I was admitted. Congratulations CMC_Kid!! I'm glad to hear the good news and that results are coming out. I'm so antsy at this point that I might have to follow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Congratulations CMC_Kid!! I'm glad to hear the good news and that results are coming out. I'm so antsy at this point that I might have to follow up. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number43 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I heard back this Friday without having to call them up! They didn't say anything about financial aid yet but I was admitted. Congrats!! I'm still nervously waiting on my results, but hopefully I'll join you in fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Congrats!! I'm still nervously waiting on my results, but hopefully I'll join you in fall! Thanks 43! Can I ask - what is your concentration going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number43 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks 43! Can I ask - what is your concentration going to be? I applied for computer engineering major, I recently found a new passion for programming and all that good stuff . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC_Kid Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) I applied for computer engineering major, I recently found a new passion for programming and all that good stuff . Cool! Just wondering - trying to get a feel for what everyone is majoring in. Did you have a focus within computer engineering? Anyone else narrow down within their respective majors areas they'd like to concentrate in? Edited March 13, 2013 by CMC_Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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