limarota wrote:
I am currently in the mist of the MBA application process. One thing that I'd like to do is actively help "boost" my GPA (3.2). Right now, I am thinking about taking Corp Finance and Accounting. My biggest dilemma is cost. If I take the courses at a popular state school in my area, the cost is $650/credit. I'd really like to get into a top tier MBA program. I've read on many articles that this is a helpful method to "balance" poor undergraduate performance. What are your thoughts on doing this? I can afford the classes, but I don't want to spend ~$4K if it's not really going to help me at the end of the day.
Hi there,
While the average GPA in most top business schools is a bit higher than yours and a boost in your GPA would definitely amp up your application, other factors such as an excellent GMAT score, strong work experience, impressive extra curriculars and well-written application essays can certainly help you to gain admission, even with a 3.2. When deciding whether to invest in extra courses, it is important to consider whether or not you feel confident that the other aspects of your profile are solid enough to compensate for your GPA and whether or not they demonstrate abilities that are not as strongly reflected by your grades. It is also important to honestly ask yourself if you believe you can do well enough in those courses to make a significant impact.
If you are unsure of whether your profile, as is, is enough to get you into one of your target schools, please feel free to try
Aringo's free admission calculator, which will take into account your GPA as well as all of the other essential components of your profile (
https://aringo.com/mba-admission-chances-calculator/).
I wish you the best of luck with your decision and invite you to contact our CEO, Chrissy (
chrissym@aringo.com) with further questions,
Zooey
Aringo