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16 May 2015, 00:26
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I study in India doing B.E Computer Science from SVCE in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The answer to this question will affect my career decision:
I have 3 backlogs and a CGPA of merely 7.0.
Reason for backlog:
My mom used to make me recite answers in XIIth standard (rote learning) and I used to read word to word.. My mom only knew to look at the textbook and any word I recited wrong, she would correct it. That whole practice became a part of my disorder. I can't move on to another topic in the syllabus unless I have learned it word by word 1000%. Because of this, I covered very less syllabus and ended up having insufficient preparation to do well in my exams.. But 5th semester to 8th semester, I've shown an improvement in grade rising upward.
Now coming from India, my family has to shed 95000 US Dollars for tuition fees abroad in some business school. Assuming I get a GMAT score of 700+ and I have 2 years of work experience in IT field, will I GET GOOD VALUE FOR THE TUITION FEES I SPEND ON A B-SCHOOL ABROAD? The reason I'm asking this is whether to even consider writing the GMAT.. If I'm not going to get into atleast the top 100 b-schools and value for money because of my poor undergrad performance.. Then I might as well prepare for local CAT exams to get into IIM's in India.. This is a life decision.. Please help me here..
Other details:
90% - Xth standard
89% - XIIth standard
Future CGPA - 7.0 with history of 3 backlogs and upward rise from semester V.
Future GMAT score (By god's grace and hard work) - 700+
If my CGPA is going to be a problem and the history of arrear is going to be looked down upon, then is it even worth taking the GMAT?
The answer to this question will affect my career decision:
I have 3 backlogs and a CGPA of merely 7.0.
Reason for backlog:
My mom used to make me recite answers in XIIth standard (rote learning) and I used to read word to word.. My mom only knew to look at the textbook and any word I recited wrong, she would correct it. That whole practice became a part of my disorder. I can't move on to another topic in the syllabus unless I have learned it word by word 1000%. Because of this, I covered very less syllabus and ended up having insufficient preparation to do well in my exams.. But 5th semester to 8th semester, I've shown an improvement in grade rising upward.
Now coming from India, my family has to shed 95000 US Dollars for tuition fees abroad in some business school. Assuming I get a GMAT score of 700+ and I have 2 years of work experience in IT field, will I GET GOOD VALUE FOR THE TUITION FEES I SPEND ON A B-SCHOOL ABROAD? The reason I'm asking this is whether to even consider writing the GMAT.. If I'm not going to get into atleast the top 100 b-schools and value for money because of my poor undergrad performance.. Then I might as well prepare for local CAT exams to get into IIM's in India.. This is a life decision.. Please help me here..
Other details:
90% - Xth standard
89% - XIIth standard
Future CGPA - 7.0 with history of 3 backlogs and upward rise from semester V.
Future GMAT score (By god's grace and hard work) - 700+
If my CGPA is going to be a problem and the history of arrear is going to be looked down upon, then is it even worth taking the GMAT?
19 May 2015, 05:28
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Hi there, thanks for your question.
So a low GPA is a concern from an admissions perspective but there are ways that you can address it. First, you can get a good GMAT score. Second, you can take supplemental coursework in business subjects and get good grades in those (there are online options for these). Third, you can write an Optional Essay explaining your low GPA and how you've taken steps since then to prepare for business school. We've seen applicants get in to top 100 business schools with low GPAs so I don't see that as a reason to not apply.
Your question about value is a really personal one though and it's tough for me to evaluate without knowing things like - how much do you like your current job? What do you intend to do post-MBA? What are your long-term aspirations? It may be that the MBA is the best way to get there, or there may be alternate paths too. I think generally the research points to MBAs from top schools being worth the investment, if you look at pre-MBA and post-MBA salaries. Most schools share this data, by the way, so that would be a good place for you to do some more research.
Keep in mind too that if you apply to MBA programs, you'll be applying from an extremely competitive demographic (engineers from India) so think about ways you can stand out aside from GPA / GMAT - things like your work experience, your leadership potential, your interpersonal strengths.
Hope this helps and good luck with your decision!
So a low GPA is a concern from an admissions perspective but there are ways that you can address it. First, you can get a good GMAT score. Second, you can take supplemental coursework in business subjects and get good grades in those (there are online options for these). Third, you can write an Optional Essay explaining your low GPA and how you've taken steps since then to prepare for business school. We've seen applicants get in to top 100 business schools with low GPAs so I don't see that as a reason to not apply.
Your question about value is a really personal one though and it's tough for me to evaluate without knowing things like - how much do you like your current job? What do you intend to do post-MBA? What are your long-term aspirations? It may be that the MBA is the best way to get there, or there may be alternate paths too. I think generally the research points to MBAs from top schools being worth the investment, if you look at pre-MBA and post-MBA salaries. Most schools share this data, by the way, so that would be a good place for you to do some more research.
Keep in mind too that if you apply to MBA programs, you'll be applying from an extremely competitive demographic (engineers from India) so think about ways you can stand out aside from GPA / GMAT - things like your work experience, your leadership potential, your interpersonal strengths.
Hope this helps and good luck with your decision!
