Do I have to disclose that I have a masters degree if I am applying to a second masters in an unrelated field So I have a horrible GPA of 3.33/4 in Masters in Computer Science. I also have a Bachelors's degree in Computer Science as well. I was 21 years old when I flew into America to get a Masters's Degree. Back then I had no idea what Masters's is or what Grad school is. I did it to get a high paying job and only because everyone else around me was doing it too. Back then my only concern was to maintain a 3.00 GPA so my visa wouldn't be canceled and somehow make enough money working a minimum wage job to pay my house rent. For all practical intents and purposes, I did not take my master's degree seriously.
Now. I am 29 years old and I want to do a Masters in Robotics. I work as a software engineer. My employer will most likely pay for the second master's. I want to become a Robotics engineer or follow up the masters with a Ph.D. in Robotics. Do I need to disclose that I already have a master's degree? I am simply not proud of my GPA and I don't feel it is even relevant to the application process. In most of the place, a Masters in Robotics is offered by the Mechanical engineering department not the computer science department.
Yes, you should reveal that you already hold an MS in CS. Don't be overly concerned about the GPA, but be prepared to explain your priorities at the time that had something to do with your grades. Hiding things is generally bad practice and most such things can be checked and any time gaps will certainly be questioned.
But your overall application, including letters of reference, has to be sufficient to allow someone to predict that you will be a success.
The time gap is probably in your favor here as people understand that others can change. Make sure that your statement of purpose is forward looking and points to success and clear goals.