Talking to professors instead of admissions people is usually a more honest dialogue. When I applied to college, the admissions director was practically frothing at the mouth in an effort to get me to apply (good grades, NHS, blah, blah, blah) and would have told me anything. The professor I talked to told me that getting a job in my field was a high risk gamble. Luckily, I already had the job, but I never forgot Dave Purdy's honesty.
I'm glad to see you following your dream. We've talked about this, so I know what it means to you and what a major step it is. For what it's worth, you have my total support, and you have my email if you ever just need to talk.


