Hopefully someone can give me some advise/Insight
I graduated from a california state university with a BS in computer science : GPA 2.96.(I faced tremendous social and
cultural impediments being a international student and also lost a major source of funding for my education forcing me
to work full-time for 2 years).
Although my GPA is not stellar, I tried to supplement that fact my getting involved in various activities and organizations.
I returned to Africa for a year and volunteered at a National Game Reserve, doing database development for wild-life tracking
and also got involved in volunteer math teaching at a small rural school. Furthermore, I started an E-Strategy consultancy
firm that grew rapidly and was profitable too, employing 3 full-time people. After one year I returned to the same university
and did a M S in Quantitative Business Methods : GPA 3.45. In addition, I took courses in Sailing and became a member of
the local Yachting club. Before I graduated, I got an intersnhip offer from a top 3 Semiconductor company, and I assume
that was a big feat in itself considering I was an international Student. Within 3 months I was promoted to a full-time
position as a Project Management Analyst.
I am planning to apply to Cornell's MEng Program in 2010. Do I have any chances to get in? What scores might I need
to overcome my low undergraduate GPA (4 C's , one W )
Any information would be appreciated including other schools I might try for.
I graduated from a california state university with a BS in computer science : GPA 2.96.(I faced tremendous social and
cultural impediments being a international student and also lost a major source of funding for my education forcing me
to work full-time for 2 years).
Although my GPA is not stellar, I tried to supplement that fact my getting involved in various activities and organizations.
I returned to Africa for a year and volunteered at a National Game Reserve, doing database development for wild-life tracking
and also got involved in volunteer math teaching at a small rural school. Furthermore, I started an E-Strategy consultancy
firm that grew rapidly and was profitable too, employing 3 full-time people. After one year I returned to the same university
and did a M S in Quantitative Business Methods : GPA 3.45. In addition, I took courses in Sailing and became a member of
the local Yachting club. Before I graduated, I got an intersnhip offer from a top 3 Semiconductor company, and I assume
that was a big feat in itself considering I was an international Student. Within 3 months I was promoted to a full-time
position as a Project Management Analyst.
I am planning to apply to Cornell's MEng Program in 2010. Do I have any chances to get in? What scores might I need
to overcome my low undergraduate GPA (4 C's , one W )
Any information would be appreciated including other schools I might try for.
