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01 Aug 2019, 19:57
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Hi,
When I was a senior in my undergrad (Canadian University) I was involved with an academic misconduct - basically I wasn't prepared for a test and I lied about what day I went to go see the doctor. My prof called the clinic to check and discovered I had lied. I got a 0 in my class and was suspended for a semester.
It just really stupid thing to do and I have no excuses for why I acted this way and I regret it immensely. My overall GPA from that school is also really low (like 2.7).
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
I appreciate any advice that anyone could give me!
When I was a senior in my undergrad (Canadian University) I was involved with an academic misconduct - basically I wasn't prepared for a test and I lied about what day I went to go see the doctor. My prof called the clinic to check and discovered I had lied. I got a 0 in my class and was suspended for a semester.
It just really stupid thing to do and I have no excuses for why I acted this way and I regret it immensely. My overall GPA from that school is also really low (like 2.7).
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
I appreciate any advice that anyone could give me!
01 Aug 2019, 23:34
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onlineoriginally
Hi,
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
Schools take holistic look at applications. You have clearly done a ton of work since that incident and your GMAT score is very high. You have also realized the error of the action.
All of the above are positives. "What you learned" is an important aspect of your applications. If you can address this part in your own words, that will make you stand out.
Schools aren't looking for perfect, because perfect does not exist. I personally prefer to take people who learn consistently and have good personal insight rather than someone born with silver spoon or someone who pretends to be perfect. Many schools and organizations think in similar ways.
So you should be fine going forward. Let us know how it goes. GL!
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02 Aug 2019, 01:24
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onlineoriginally
Hi,
When I was a senior in my undergrad (Canadian University) I was involved with an academic misconduct - basically I wasn't prepared for a test and I lied about what day I went to go see the doctor. My prof called the clinic to check and discovered I had lied. I got a 0 in my class and was suspended for a semester.
It just really stupid thing to do and I have no excuses for why I acted this way and I regret it immensely. My overall GPA from that school is also really low (like 2.7).
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
I appreciate any advice that anyone could give me!
When I was a senior in my undergrad (Canadian University) I was involved with an academic misconduct - basically I wasn't prepared for a test and I lied about what day I went to go see the doctor. My prof called the clinic to check and discovered I had lied. I got a 0 in my class and was suspended for a semester.
It just really stupid thing to do and I have no excuses for why I acted this way and I regret it immensely. My overall GPA from that school is also really low (like 2.7).
However, this happened about 7-8 years ago. Since then I have completed another undergrad degree and achieved a 3.9 cGPA WHILE working full time. I have about 5 years of professional work experience, as well as 5 years of community service. My GMAT is around a 760. I have tried everything I possibly can to prove that I am not the same person as I was 7 years ago.
I was wondering what my chances at an MBA school (either in Canada or USA) would be? Do you think my academic dishonesty would out right reject me or would I have some chance at a few of the top schools?
I appreciate any advice that anyone could give me!
Hi onlineoriginally
- You should explain the reasons for the grade transparently to all the schools you apply to. Most will understand. Also highlight the fact that you completed another undergrad, and achieved a good GPA there, while working full-time, this time with no such violations. Anyone can make a mistake once. It is forgivable if it is acknowledged, and improved upon.
- Rather than any school rejecting you outright on this, we would expect that they might at most ask for more details before/during interviews.
- As long as your GPA and GMAT are fine (which they are), and you put in your strong apps, you should have a chance at top schools in both US and Canada.
Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
