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09 Feb 2015, 18:12
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Hello,
Thanks for hopefully taking the time to read this! I would really appreciate any help! My question is....should I keep or drop the classes I am enrolled in now (read below)
I have a quick question regarding my GPA. I am a current college senior with a 3.74 which currently means that I will graduate Cum Laude (top 17% of my graduating class). In order to achieve Magna Cum Laude (top 7%) I would need a 3.75. I completed all of my requirements to graduate a semester earlier, so currently I have a lot of flexibility in my final semester (now).
In order to boost my GPA to a 3.75 I would need to take 4 classes and get As in them (which I am currently registered for). I am confident I have found classes that will easily allow me to achieve this, but the issue is I will be spending around $10k in tuition to take these classes for no other reason than to boost my GPA (which I don't mind doing if it is essential). In addition, if I take them, I will have less time to thoroughly prepare for the GMAT and take it at the end of this semester. Not to mention wanting to enjoy my last semester of college and work on other personal goals....with my current class schedule it will be difficult for me to really thoroughly prep for the GMAT and take it before I graduate.
How crucial do you think this small bump in GPA is (3.74 to 3.75) assuming all else equal at a top MBA program? Or would time be better spent trying to get a killer GMAT score (720+). Is it worth the time, money, and loss of GMAT prep time to boost this? Do MBA programs look at overall GPA or class rank (the bump would move me to top 7% from top 17%)? Will they see that I was extremely close to Magna Cum Laude (could I tell them)? Any advice you can provide me would be appreciated.
Thank you kindly,
Fishfly
Thanks for hopefully taking the time to read this! I would really appreciate any help! My question is....should I keep or drop the classes I am enrolled in now (read below)
I have a quick question regarding my GPA. I am a current college senior with a 3.74 which currently means that I will graduate Cum Laude (top 17% of my graduating class). In order to achieve Magna Cum Laude (top 7%) I would need a 3.75. I completed all of my requirements to graduate a semester earlier, so currently I have a lot of flexibility in my final semester (now).
In order to boost my GPA to a 3.75 I would need to take 4 classes and get As in them (which I am currently registered for). I am confident I have found classes that will easily allow me to achieve this, but the issue is I will be spending around $10k in tuition to take these classes for no other reason than to boost my GPA (which I don't mind doing if it is essential). In addition, if I take them, I will have less time to thoroughly prepare for the GMAT and take it at the end of this semester. Not to mention wanting to enjoy my last semester of college and work on other personal goals....with my current class schedule it will be difficult for me to really thoroughly prep for the GMAT and take it before I graduate.
How crucial do you think this small bump in GPA is (3.74 to 3.75) assuming all else equal at a top MBA program? Or would time be better spent trying to get a killer GMAT score (720+). Is it worth the time, money, and loss of GMAT prep time to boost this? Do MBA programs look at overall GPA or class rank (the bump would move me to top 7% from top 17%)? Will they see that I was extremely close to Magna Cum Laude (could I tell them)? Any advice you can provide me would be appreciated.
Thank you kindly,
Fishfly
09 Feb 2015, 19:16
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Fishfly, this is a hypothetical as well as personal question. If GMAT is top of your priority and you score say 750+ with your efforts, then this GPA boost don't matter. But, everything is subjective till you give your GMAT or get that GPA. Both your GMAT and GPA can drop with time. So, I would have preferred to make a decision based on future returns of the time invested on these routes. Both GMAT and extra curricula are heavily rated in GMAT application process. You would have to set aside the time for GMAT after your GPA earning efforts. Ask yourself whether you are ready to push your life by say 6 to 12 months?
BTW, I would have gone for GMAT in your situation. Ironically, I missed my distinction by 0.03 percent in college.
So I can understand a bit how you are feeling.
BTW, I would have gone for GMAT in your situation. Ironically, I missed my distinction by 0.03 percent in college.
So I can understand a bit how you are feeling. 09 Feb 2015, 19:31
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Hello! Thanks for your response. I would appreciate a reply from the perspective of future returns for my time invested. If I choose to prepare for the GMAT then I am confident I can score very highly. whereas if I keep these classes I will not have nearly as much time to prepare. Also, given that I am entering a highly demanding field upon graduation taking the GMAT is more now or never for me as I feel like this is the best time for me to do it.
In regards to GPA fluctuations....actually my GPA can't fluctuate as I am completed with my actual coursework and could therefore drop all my classes now. The distinction I am trying to make is between this very small increase to gain Magna Cum Laude, and a significantly higher GMAT score with more prep-time.
Thanks so much!
In regards to GPA fluctuations....actually my GPA can't fluctuate as I am completed with my actual coursework and could therefore drop all my classes now. The distinction I am trying to make is between this very small increase to gain Magna Cum Laude, and a significantly higher GMAT score with more prep-time.
Thanks so much!
