Hello,
Here's my profile:
4.5 years experience in oil & gas as an engineer
undergrad: electrical engineering at top school
GPA: 2.86
GMAT: 710, IR 8, AWA 5
I'd like to change careers but remain in the Denver area where I currently live. I feel like I should be able to get into CU Boulder, right? Would I be better off applying to a better school even though I want to work here, and if so what level of school could I realistically target? I know my GPA hurts me, but for what it's worth I have excelled at my job and am confident I would get a very positive reference from my direct manager. Thanks so much for your help!
Alex
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Should I go local or aim higher?
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wolfdogrhit
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You should definitely get into CU Boulder, easily. You could also probably get into much better schools. Your GPA isn't so bad because of your major and going to a good school. However, your desire to stay in Denver rules that out. If you are willing to relocate, many schools open up. Or, you could look at a part time program that you fly in for occasionally. Sorry you haven't gotten many responses, shoot me a note directly if you have more questions.
