Application Red Flags

Hello charles01


I would not stress much about it, as most people do have it, we are all humans.

However, what is most important is what you can do about it.

I assume we are talking about low GPA at undergraduate studies.

That is not uncommon as you may think.


You were probably not that mature at that moment, so you didn't invest proper time and take them seriously.

That's one way, honest, to put it.


You are right, good GMAT score and good quant score will out weight those grades in math.


If you have time and can afford, doing some other classes or even master would also be a good thing.

If you decide to do it, make sure you have good grades there, especially in classes related to math, statistics, finance etc.

You can also take some online classes or courses in those related fields.


I don't know reasons for employment gap, but that doesn't have to be necessarily a bad thing.


Just make sure you convey your reasons honestly with slightly wise spin, to sell your story.

Never lie, not only because of obvious moral reasons that will hurt your personality long way, but also because if they catch you, you can forget about get in, not only in that particular school, but also probably on all schools on your list, since they do talk with each other.


I believe you dont need examples from other and their anecdotes, just be honest, tell your on individual story, dont try to provide some generic explanations already seen, show remorse and prove how you changed, how you matured, how you took necessary steps to prove you are worth now of admission.

You are not the same guy now, with the one who was on bachelor studies previously, that's the point.


Good Luck !