Decision to transfer

[nehs]

Hi Guys,

I've got admitted into a grad program at a CUNY school. I had initially applied to Baruch too but was rejected. Baruch has been my dream all through. I want to re-apply but confused what to do. I have completed 3 credits at my current school and I have enrolled for another 3 credits for the Fall 2011 semester. I'm not sure if Baruch would accept my credits. This would mean spending time and money again! Nos sure if it is worth it. I'm so confused but I am unable to let go of Baruch . If I want to apply to Baruch, I'd need to retake GMAT, so this needs planning.

I have to mention that this is not an accounting or finance program,for which baruch is typically well-known.

What would you suggest? What should I do?

[Mal83]

Hi Guys,

I've got admitted into a grad program at a CUNY school. I had initially applied to Baruch too but was rejected. Baruch has been my dream all through. I want to re-apply but confused what to do. I have completed 3 credits at my current school and I have enrolled for another 3 credits for the Fall 2011 semester. I'm not sure if Baruch would accept my credits. This would mean spending time and money again! Nos sure if it is worth it. I'm so confused but I am unable to let go of Baruch . If I want to apply to Baruch, I'd need to retake GMAT, so this needs planning.

I have to mention that this is not an accounting or finance program,for which baruch is typically well-known.

What would you suggest? What should I do?

Did you contact someone at admissions there to ask specifically how to improve your application? That's what I would do because like you said there's no point in spending the time and money all over again if you're not 100% sure you can make the improvements necessary for a reasonable shot at admission. You should also ask about transferring the credits, that's just a simple email and once you know you don't have to think about it anymore. What's the program? Let's say worst case scenario is that they won't take any of your credits and knowing you have to take the GMAT all over again is all of that worth it to you? To start basically again with credits, studying for the GMAT, paying for the test as well as the app fee, and going through the whole application process again? I'm somewhat of a dreamer so if there's something that I really want, as in can't quite let it go, then even if it's going to take a lot of effort, I just might go for it if it's one of those things that I know I'll regret if I don't at least give it my best shot. If you feel like you can manage to improve your application enough and the time and money are worth the chance then you should try...why not? If you get in, you get in. If not, sure you're out the money and time you put into it, but at least you'll know for sure that Baruch is not meant to be and you finish up the program you're already in. But I would say that if you don't foresee yourself having the motivation to give another application round 100% then it might not be worth it...

[nehs]

Mal thanks for your reply!

I have been told what to improve on my application. Apparently, it is only my GMAT score . I contacted admissions about the transfer credit policy, but they did not quite know much. I think I will contact a grad advisor in the Dept.

Yeah, I"ll need to go through the app again, then the GMAT test fee, and re-do some or all of my courses. I do have the motivation, I'm concerened about the money though.

[Mal83]

Mal thanks for your reply!

I have been told what to improve on my application. Apparently, it is only my GMAT score . I contacted admissions about the transfer credit policy, but they did not quite know much. I think I will contact a grad advisor in the Dept.

Yeah, I"ll need to go through the app again, then the GMAT test fee, and re-do some or all of my courses. I do have the motivation, I'm concerened about the money though.

Hmm, yeah the money is always a big factor. It killed me to take the GRE a second time, not just because of the time and effort, but the cost of the test is crazy, but I had to take it again if I wanted to go anywhere. Is it right that the GMAT costs $250? That's even more insane. And you have to face the fact that there's no guarantee that you'll do better the 2nd time, but I wouldn't let that alone stop you, there's probably a bigger chance that you will do better if you put in the effort. I'm just saying that you should try to prepare yourself emotionally for the whole thing not working out for whatever reason and then decide from there if it's still worth the chance. Knowing how I feel about my dream school I would go for it because in the end if it doesn't work out I'd rather it be because my best efforts weren't good enough than because I just didn't try. Anyway, good luck!

[nehs]

Hmm, yeah the money is always a big factor. It killed me to take the GRE a second time, not just because of the time and effort, but the cost of the test is crazy, but I had to take it again if I wanted to go anywhere. Is it right that the GMAT costs $250? That's even more insane. And you have to face the fact that there's no guarantee that you'll do better the 2nd time, but I wouldn't let that alone stop you, there's probably a bigger chance that you will do better if you put in the effort. I'm just saying that you should try to prepare yourself emotionally for the whole thing not working out for whatever reason and then decide from there if it's still worth the chance. Knowing how I feel about my dream school I would go for it because in the end if it doesn't work out I'd rather it be because my best efforts weren't good enough than because I just didn't try. Anyway, good luck!

I know . Money is killing me too! I already spent 500$ on the GMAT(I took it twice and screwed up both times). Now, another 250$ . toal of 750$ for the test alone and then the books. Oh my! I don't know what to do. I guess you are right - I need to put in my best and then decide what to do.

[Mal83]

I know . Money is killing me too! I already spent 500$ on the GMAT(I took it twice and screwed up both times). Now, another 250$ . toal of 750$ for the test alone and then the books. Oh my! I don't know what to do. I guess you are right - I need to put in my best and then decide what to do.

Wow...$750 to take that test 3 times. You're right, that's tough to swallow. The GRE is $160...so I shelled out $320, but it was worth it though because I got what I needed. I don't know what your deadlines are but maybe if you started studying now and took a few practice tests you can gauge a little better if you will actually do well enough before you register and pay for it. If you can see real progress it might make forking over the money seem a little more worth it. Just a thought.

[nehs]

Wow...$750 to take that test 3 times. You're right, that's tough to swallow. The GRE is $160...so I shelled out $320, but it was worth it though because I got what I needed. I don't know what your deadlines are but maybe if you started studying now and took a few practice tests you can gauge a little better if you will actually do well enough before you register and pay for it. If you can see real progress it might make forking over the money seem a little more worth it. Just a thought.

yeah, I am going to gauge my performance before I decide to register for the test again. Deadlines are in end-september. But, if I take the test I"ll do so before my fall semester starts, so sometime in August

[Mal83]

yeah, I am going to gauge my performance before I decide to register for the test again. Deadlines are in end-september. But, if I take the test I"ll do so before my fall semester starts, so sometime in August

Well sounds like you got yourself a good plan...good luck with everything!