5th year of undergrad or Work?

[JeetKuneDo]

By the time I graduate, I predict that my gpa will be 3.4, maybe breaking 3.5. My plan since last year was to take five years so that I could have time to do more EC's and raise the gpa. Howerver, because of increast tuition of about 15%, the drawback is an extra 35k that needs to be spent. My other option I thought of was to try to find a research assistant job and try to take cc courses at night after graduation. Any thoughts?

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[ODorDO]

sorry to hear abt the 15% increase

is there anyway you can find an on-campus job that helps with tuition?

 

[JeetKuneDo]

sorry to hear abt the 15% increase

is there anyway you can find an on-campus job that helps with tuition?

Yeah, 15% does suck. An on campus job is possible. It's tough cuz my parents' income is just above the cutoff for workstudy, so I can't qualify for that.

since the 5th year grades wouldnt be considered (since you're applying at the end of 4th year), id lean towards a job.

Job is a possibility. I only consider the 5th year as a chance to raise the gpa in case I don't get in.

Man, this decision is tough.

 

[witness23]

if you do a 5th year, why not at a cheaper school. 35k for a .1-1.15 increase may or may not be worth it