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n2739178
Joined: 12 May 2010
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Location: United Kingdom
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Technology
Schools: LBS '14 Oxford '14 Judge Sloan '14 INSEAD '14
GMAT Date: 10-22-2011
GPA: 3
WE:Information Technology (Internet and New Media)
28 Dec 2011, 14:55
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hi all,
I have something to ask: I failed a subject twice in university, 8 years ago - Information Modelling, due to a variety of factors... I also have an average GPA too (4.6 on a 7 scale). The good news is I did a double bachelor's and have an IT and a Business bachelors from a good australian university. My majors were information systems and e-commerce.
However my post-uni work experience is very strong., with an international focus and in an unusual field of IT (business intelligence) for an MBA applicant.
The ironic thing is, the subject I failed is the stuff I do every day in my career to date!
My question is: how badly would this be looked upon? There are good reasons for it (working 25 hours a week and had some very big personal problems at the time).
thanks
I have something to ask: I failed a subject twice in university, 8 years ago - Information Modelling, due to a variety of factors... I also have an average GPA too (4.6 on a 7 scale). The good news is I did a double bachelor's and have an IT and a Business bachelors from a good australian university. My majors were information systems and e-commerce.
However my post-uni work experience is very strong., with an international focus and in an unusual field of IT (business intelligence) for an MBA applicant.
The ironic thing is, the subject I failed is the stuff I do every day in my career to date!
My question is: how badly would this be looked upon? There are good reasons for it (working 25 hours a week and had some very big personal problems at the time).
thanks
28 Dec 2011, 15:17
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It sounds like you have some strong characteristics that will help off set a low GPA and failed class. I would recommend discussing this is your optional essay, but make sure not to "make excuses". I would take full responsiblity for the low grades and not attribute it to outside factors. I would show that this is a subject that you're extremely familiar with and that this is not representative of your abilities... etc etc... it sounds like you have a lot in your profile to tell and Adcom this.
Also, if you've been out of school for a long time, this could really be a small issue. I would quickly address it and move on. Good luck!
Also, if you've been out of school for a long time, this could really be a small issue. I would quickly address it and move on. Good luck!
03 Jan 2012, 01:01
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Hi n2739178,
Admissions teams will look at your undergraduate record, and your failed classes will be considered. However, there are ways to address this issue. I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a low GPA who was accepted into Columbia and Chicago Booth:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehens ... ies/case5/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Admissions teams will look at your undergraduate record, and your failed classes will be considered. However, there are ways to address this issue. I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a low GPA who was accepted into Columbia and Chicago Booth:
https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehens ... ies/case5/
Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
