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My question is: Do STEM majors get somewhat of a pass even if they have a slightly lower than average GPA? Specifically looking at top schools such as Harvard and Stanford
Given the average for HBS is 3.67 and the GSB is 3.73, how much below the average range do you think would not count as a negative for the applicant?
Lastly, in your experience which of the top 5-10 schools are most and least GPA focused?
Note - in this case, I'm talking about a 3.5-3.6 range GPA for an Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering major
Thank you
Given the average for HBS is 3.67 and the GSB is 3.73, how much below the average range do you think would not count as a negative for the applicant?
Lastly, in your experience which of the top 5-10 schools are most and least GPA focused?
Note - in this case, I'm talking about a 3.5-3.6 range GPA for an Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering major
Thank you
12 Oct 2016, 05:51
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Hi there!
Well first of all, a 3.5-3.6 GPA in any major is really good! So I don't think you have a lot to be worried about. What you majored in (and where you went to school) are factors for sure, the adcom recognizes that different subjects are more rigorous / quant-heavy than others. But there's no "pass" or conversion or anything like that.
If you're worried about this and want to increase your chances at top schools, then your best bet is to have a GMAT score that is above average.
I wouldn't necessarily say that any top schools are more or less focused on GPA. They all care about it, and they all have very competitive applicant pools. Pick schools based on other factors like fit with career goals, learning preferences, location, personal fit, etc.
Good luck, and keep us posted if we can help with anything else!
Kate
Well first of all, a 3.5-3.6 GPA in any major is really good! So I don't think you have a lot to be worried about. What you majored in (and where you went to school) are factors for sure, the adcom recognizes that different subjects are more rigorous / quant-heavy than others. But there's no "pass" or conversion or anything like that.
If you're worried about this and want to increase your chances at top schools, then your best bet is to have a GMAT score that is above average.
I wouldn't necessarily say that any top schools are more or less focused on GPA. They all care about it, and they all have very competitive applicant pools. Pick schools based on other factors like fit with career goals, learning preferences, location, personal fit, etc.
Good luck, and keep us posted if we can help with anything else!
Kate
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My question is: Do STEM majors get somewhat of a pass even if they have a slightly lower than average GPA? Specifically looking at top schools such as Harvard and Stanford
Given the average for HBS is 3.67 and the GSB is 3.73, how much below the average range do you think would not count as a negative for the applicant?
Lastly, in your experience which of the top 5-10 schools are most and least GPA focused?
Note - in this case, I'm talking about a 3.5-3.6 range GPA for an Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering major
Thank you
Given the average for HBS is 3.67 and the GSB is 3.73, how much below the average range do you think would not count as a negative for the applicant?
Lastly, in your experience which of the top 5-10 schools are most and least GPA focused?
Note - in this case, I'm talking about a 3.5-3.6 range GPA for an Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering major
Thank you
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