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14 Nov 2006, 10:43
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how much does gpa weigh compared to the rest of the application (i.e. GMAT, work exp, essays, LOR)? I ask because my GPA is quite low and wanted to find out if this is a huge factor in apps.
My target schools have ave gpa of 3.0... but I'm at 2.5
Thanks
My target schools have ave gpa of 3.0... but I'm at 2.5
Thanks
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For the top universitities - you will need a strong GMAT score to balance that GPA. Anything under 700 is likely not acceptable. I'd also suggest enrolling in an adult course in accounting or statistics at a local university and acing it.
For other schools that are not top, that may be well in there 80% range - you'd have to check. In that case, it's less of an issue, but should still be balanced with a good GMAT score that is above the average for the school.
For other schools that are not top, that may be well in there 80% range - you'd have to check. In that case, it's less of an issue, but should still be balanced with a good GMAT score that is above the average for the school.
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Jay - I am at a 2.55 myself so I can relate to your situation.
Extra courses are a MUST with a GPA in this range. I would recommend going to a local community college and taking undergraduate classes as a non matriculated student. DO NOT TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.
Take the full class and get undergrad credit for it even though you have your degree.
Recommended classes are: Calculus, Finance, and Accounting or Business Courses.
So far I have completed an Intro to Business Course with an A and I am 80% of the way through my Accounting Class with an A average so far that I expect to maintain.
I keep in touch with the Admission Directors at the 3 schools I have applied to, making them aware of my status after exams and quizzes. To overcome a low GPA I really don't see any other way of going about it. You will also need a GMAT of 80th percentile or better depending on the schools you want. Like rhyme said - if you are going for the elite cluster you will need a 700 or better.
Good luck.
What undergrad did you attend? Major?
I was Econ at Boston University - they are known for crushing their students GPA's so I am hoping that is also a factor, but I let the schools know I am to blame for the low marks and I take full responsibility - making it clear I have matured and am in a different place now.
Extra courses are a MUST with a GPA in this range. I would recommend going to a local community college and taking undergraduate classes as a non matriculated student. DO NOT TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.
Take the full class and get undergrad credit for it even though you have your degree.
Recommended classes are: Calculus, Finance, and Accounting or Business Courses.
So far I have completed an Intro to Business Course with an A and I am 80% of the way through my Accounting Class with an A average so far that I expect to maintain.
I keep in touch with the Admission Directors at the 3 schools I have applied to, making them aware of my status after exams and quizzes. To overcome a low GPA I really don't see any other way of going about it. You will also need a GMAT of 80th percentile or better depending on the schools you want. Like rhyme said - if you are going for the elite cluster you will need a 700 or better.
Good luck.
What undergrad did you attend? Major?
I was Econ at Boston University - they are known for crushing their students GPA's so I am hoping that is also a factor, but I let the schools know I am to blame for the low marks and I take full responsibility - making it clear I have matured and am in a different place now.
