Thanks for your response - I'm glad to get some feedback that kind of confirms that auditing a class isn't the best use of my time right now.
I'm actually leaning more toward an online program, although I still plan to apply to UT. I'd like to be able to work full-time in a library while I'm in school so that, when I'm done, I've already got some paid experience under my belt.
my applications went in at age 48 ... henareJanuary 11 2014, 09:07:10 UTC
i guarantee my undergraduate grades were more lackluster than yours. i was accepted to two of the three schools i applied to (illinois didn't have the sense to admit me :>), and i expect to graduate in the spring
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Thanks for your response - your comment about auditing is pretty much exactly what I started thinking recently. I think I'm just so eager to get the application process started and so ready to move forward that I just wanted to do something - anything - to feel like I had some momentum. But I've already got so much going on right now that I think all it would do is stress me out without any eventual benefit in the long run.
Also, thanks for the feedback re: work experience as an asset on an application. My current job involves a lot of self-monitoring, organizing, and multitasking, and I've worked on a couple of projects myself that are more tech-based, so I'm hopeful that that will work in my favor.
Sorry, I wasn't clear before - I'm actually planning to apply next year, to matriculate in fall 2015. But I am definitely leaning more toward an online program since I can't really move anywhere for school.
1. Can't really address this. Probably depends on the program; some of the more selective ones might be more concerned with GPA. But I have no doubt you'll get in somewhere. 2. No. Your volunteering at the public library is far more relevant; spend your limited extra time doing that and don't waste time auditing anything. 3. No. The last thing you need is another English class. If you are going to spend good money on any classes, get some technical /computer skills.
UW might be fairly competitive since it's a top-rated program (or was when I was looking) but if you apply to 5, you'll get in somewhere. Most programs are NOT competitive. I applied for the spring semester 3 days before the fall semester started, and the school called me and said "do you want to start now?!" They need butts in seats (figuratively speaking--they actually want you do it online when possible as that's much cheaper for them) and your sweet, sweet tuition $$. I work for a large-ish public library system (400+ employees) and close to a quarter of us have all slogged through the same MLIS program of one of the state schools, and out of all those people, none had any problem getting admitted
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Thanks for your response - my GRE percentiles are in my original post. I think I did well enough, especially considering I raised my quantitative percentile from 18% to 65% just by studying on my own (there were clearly many, many cobwebs that had to be dusted out of my brain in order to remember 9th grade math). It's good to hear that it may counteract my crappy GPA.
I have been volunteering at the public library for about 6 months now and plan to ramp up my hours when my job calms down and we've settled into our new place.
Oh... man, I missed all kinds of stuff in your original post!! Sorry! Entries display all weird on the iPad app. :/
For volunteering, it doesn't really matter how many hours you're doing a week, so I wouldn't necessarily ramp up your hours unless it'll give you the opportunity to learn new things or work in different positions. Unless you just like volunteering; I'm sure the library appreciates your help. :)
I'm around your age, and I'm just now getting decisions back from schools. Whoohoo, UNC-Chapel Hill accepted me! No word from the University of South Carolina or the University of Alabama yet
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I'm actually leaning more toward an online program, although I still plan to apply to UT. I'd like to be able to work full-time in a library while I'm in school so that, when I'm done, I've already got some paid experience under my belt.
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Also, thanks for the feedback re: work experience as an asset on an application. My current job involves a lot of self-monitoring, organizing, and multitasking, and I've worked on a couple of projects myself that are more tech-based, so I'm hopeful that that will work in my favor.
Sorry, I wasn't clear before - I'm actually planning to apply next year, to matriculate in fall 2015. But I am definitely leaning more toward an online program since I can't really move anywhere for school.
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2. No. Your volunteering at the public library is far more relevant; spend your limited extra time doing that and don't waste time auditing anything.
3. No. The last thing you need is another English class. If you are going to spend good money on any classes, get some technical /computer skills.
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I have been volunteering at the public library for about 6 months now and plan to ramp up my hours when my job calms down and we've settled into our new place.
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For volunteering, it doesn't really matter how many hours you're doing a week, so I wouldn't necessarily ramp up your hours unless it'll give you the opportunity to learn new things or work in different positions. Unless you just like volunteering; I'm sure the library appreciates your help. :)
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