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USMrushee32 07-22-2012 01:19 PM
Non-traditional HELP!
 
I've registered to rush in the fall at USM as a sophomore. I have my GED though, is that going to affect my chances?

carnation 07-22-2012 01:21 PM
You want an honest answer? It may depend on why you dropped out of high school.

KSUViolet06 07-22-2012 01:25 PM
Once you're a sophomore, I don't think the majority of chapters are going to care what you did in HS. What have you been involved in in COLLEGE?

Also, a 3.1 is not particularly impressive. It's not terrible, but it doesn't look great up against freshmen coming in with 4.0s from HS.

carnation 07-22-2012 01:26 PM
Then as long as it's not anything "scandalous", it may not hurt you. I wouldn't being it up if they don't, though, because someone may assume it was due to something you did.

33girl 07-22-2012 11:48 PM
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FleurGirl 07-23-2012 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by carnation (Post 2160695)
Then as long as it's not anything "scandalous", it may not hurt you. I wouldn't being it up if they don't, though, because someone may assume it was due to something you did.
This. Don't bring it up, but if it does come up (and I'd be surprised if it didn't), be forthcoming with it. If there was a legitimate reason for getting your GED and not your high school diploma (health problem or something), you can probably spin it into something positive about your work ethic. If it was something more sinister (got into a fight and got yourself expelled, who knows)... you might be out of luck.

HQWest 07-23-2012 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FleurGirl (Post 2160970)
This. Don't bring it up, but if it does come up (and I'd be surprised if it didn't), be forthcoming with it. If there was a legitimate reason for getting your GED and not your high school diploma (health problem or something), you can probably spin it into something positive about your work ethic. If it was something more sinister (got into a fight and got yourself expelled, who knows)... you might be out of luck.
If it was because you were home schooled or lived in Africa while in high school by all means - tell people that!

AlphaFrog 07-23-2012 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HQWest (Post 2160986)
If it was because you were home schooled or lived in Africa while in high school by all means - tell people that!
Can't help it, mind went here (as did everyone elses' - don't lie):

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