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09 Oct 2011, 06:29
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I would like to apply to a respectable mid-tier university in the US, Canada, and UK... for a AACSB accredited Ph.d In accounting in 2.5 years from now. I am born and raised in Canada. I go to Dalhousie University.
Here is my profile:
Current Age 24
Bachelor Of Commerce Major in Accounting (AACSB accredited)
GPA: 2.92 (last year... 11 classes GPA 3.54... 1 C+)
Masters of Business Administration Concentration on Management Accounting(Part Time) (AACSB accredited)
GPA Expected 3.50 (based on first year)
GMAT 650
Work Experience:
Post Undergrad: Internal Auditing and Internal Controls, basic accounting (2 years) for a major Retail Company in Canada.
Before Undergrad: Help maintain over a million dollars worth of rental properties, cook in a kitchen for years, and was a delivery driver since I was 16 years old (family businesses)
Designations:
CMA (50 percent done)
CIA Professional experience meet (planning on taking the exam)
I enjoy presenting in classes, teaching others and I am also a toast masters member.
Here is my profile:
Current Age 24
Bachelor Of Commerce Major in Accounting (AACSB accredited)
GPA: 2.92 (last year... 11 classes GPA 3.54... 1 C+)
Masters of Business Administration Concentration on Management Accounting(Part Time) (AACSB accredited)
GPA Expected 3.50 (based on first year)
GMAT 650
Work Experience:
Post Undergrad: Internal Auditing and Internal Controls, basic accounting (2 years) for a major Retail Company in Canada.
Before Undergrad: Help maintain over a million dollars worth of rental properties, cook in a kitchen for years, and was a delivery driver since I was 16 years old (family businesses)
Designations:
CMA (50 percent done)
CIA Professional experience meet (planning on taking the exam)
I enjoy presenting in classes, teaching others and I am also a toast masters member.
13 Oct 2011, 15:31
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I'm concerned with both the graduate and undergraduate GPA more than the GMAT score. Assuming you're a recent graduate (based on your work experience), more weight will be placed on your undergraduate GPA and you will have a hard time finding an accredited doctoral program that will accept you with a 2.9 GPA. Unfortunately, mid-tier is not even an option. I'm not familiar with your graduate school, but many graduate programs are guilty of grade inflation, so a 3.5 GPA, while respectable at face value, won't be much in comparison to candidates applying with grad GPAs of 3.8 and above. While adcoms may be willing to overlook one weakness, it's hard to overlook a weak GPA AND a weak GMAT score. I also question your ability to get strong rec letters from academics due to your not so strong academic performance to date.
I'd never suggest that anyone gives up on their dream but to help make yours a reality, I suggest reaching out to your MBA professors and asking to assist them with their research. Quality research experience will often help set you apart from other applicants and provides a source for a strong letter of recommendation. Increase your GMAT score and if at all possible, complete a master's degree that will expose you to advanced math courses and get as close to a 4.0 as possible. Consider taking and passing the CPA (or Chartered Accountant) exam to strengthen your application. And good luck!
I'd never suggest that anyone gives up on their dream but to help make yours a reality, I suggest reaching out to your MBA professors and asking to assist them with their research. Quality research experience will often help set you apart from other applicants and provides a source for a strong letter of recommendation. Increase your GMAT score and if at all possible, complete a master's degree that will expose you to advanced math courses and get as close to a 4.0 as possible. Consider taking and passing the CPA (or Chartered Accountant) exam to strengthen your application. And good luck!
13 Oct 2011, 15:48
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Thanks for the reply,
I can try to up my GMAT.
I really dont know what my final graudate GPA is.... I emailed University of Alberta and they said they will only look at my grad gpa... but i guess there is a difference between stating somthing and doing somthing.
As for academic recommendations. I think I can get some. Alot of professors like me. Not all of them. I have to admit in my first year of undergrad my gpa was really really low. 1 F, alot of C's... But after that I got alot of B+'s A-'s and 2 A's in my last 3 years. I just sucked so bad in my first year(with a few blunders across the 3 years) but over all alot of professors rember who i was.
I always partipated. In one class.. I had to do 5 pages.. i ended up doing 14 pages... cuz i enjoyed the project i ended up getting a A for the capstone course. I hope i can overcome my undergrad gpa. it really sucks. most are entry level courses(that i performed poorly in)... what do you think... if i redo them? waste of time?
I can try to up my GMAT.
I really dont know what my final graudate GPA is.... I emailed University of Alberta and they said they will only look at my grad gpa... but i guess there is a difference between stating somthing and doing somthing.
As for academic recommendations. I think I can get some. Alot of professors like me. Not all of them. I have to admit in my first year of undergrad my gpa was really really low. 1 F, alot of C's... But after that I got alot of B+'s A-'s and 2 A's in my last 3 years. I just sucked so bad in my first year(with a few blunders across the 3 years) but over all alot of professors rember who i was.
I always partipated. In one class.. I had to do 5 pages.. i ended up doing 14 pages... cuz i enjoyed the project i ended up getting a A for the capstone course. I hope i can overcome my undergrad gpa. it really sucks. most are entry level courses(that i performed poorly in)... what do you think... if i redo them? waste of time?
