Master Degree question?

First, your GPA is not 0.0.

Your undergraduate GPA is calculated by including all GPAs from all colleges you attended.

And college-hopping does not look great, but you can explain this (very briefly) in your personal statement when you apply to graduate school.

Graduate schools look at your cumulative GPA, your GPA in your major (which is most often the area in which you intend to pursue graduate studies), your test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, whichever is appropriate for the type of grad school you wish to attend), letters of recommendation from professors, your personal statement, and sometimes, a writing sample.

If you are a junior in college and you are “starting fresh” with no GPA, wouldn’t you be considered a freshman at your new school? The universities you apply to will wonder why you attended 3 colleges, but you can mitigate that factor if you’ve made good grades at each of them. Strive to get a really high GPA at your new school. If anyone asks you about your track record, briefly address personal reasons for having to transfer, explain that they were out of your control, and show that you are a well-adjusted person at your third school. If you demonstrate that you can dive into a new environment and be successful, you will raise your chances for consideration.

In addition to grades, most grad schools also heavily factor in your scores on the Graduate Record Examination. If you are serious about grad school, it would behoove you to begin studying as soon as you can, at least a few months in advance of the test. Most students take it in the fall of their senior year. Believe it or not, the GRE for Dummies book is actually a great basic guide for helping you understand the test. Also, you can find printable practice tests and sample essays on the website, www.ets.org. Good luck.

When it comes down to it, 3 schools and an extended record will not allow you to get into a top rated masters program in ANY field. Your best bet is to get a 4.0, finish up, do good on the GRE and hope to land something mediocre.

GPA is what will get you into college, not stupidity.