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Low cgpa of 2.08. Will a high GMAT make up for it? 05 Apr 2022, 20:51
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I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 2.08. My major was Economics. Do you think a high GMAT score will make up for this low cgpa in at least low-tier business schools in Canada?
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Low cgpa of 2.08. Will a high GMAT make up for it? 05 Apr 2022, 23:24
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Well you can always mention in essay the reason why you have a low GPA .. this may be because you were involved in other socio-cultural clubs , etc or sports involvement..
Definately a high GMAT would help a lot in your case to improve your chances of admit to good school.

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Low cgpa of 2.08. Will a high GMAT make up for it? 06 Apr 2022, 04:06
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I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 2.08. My major was Economics. Do you think a high GMAT score will make up for this low cgpa in at least low-tier business schools in Canada?
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Dont worry about low cgpa. Thats in the past. What you can do is get high GMAT score. Try to score above 760+. Then you can get at least one interview call in top 10 ivy league colleges. And then you can convert it
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Low cgpa of 2.08. Will a high GMAT make up for it? 06 Apr 2022, 08:55
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I graduated from the University of Toronto with a cgpa of 2.08. My major was Economics. Do you think a high GMAT score will make up for this low cgpa in at least low-tier business schools in Canada?
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Yes, msf1, that is a low GPA, but as has been written above, it cannot be changed at this point. A competitive GMAT™ score, which need not be as high as the 99th percentile, can serve as a demonstration of ability. You might not swing for the fences of an M7, but neither should you set your sights on low-tier business schools in Canada. You want to set yourself up for career success, not go through the motions and settle for whatever comes along. (A business degree that does not lead to job advancement is little better than a blank piece of paper.)

I also agree with an earlier poster that you may address your low GPA in an essay or supplement if you feel it is not an accurate indicator of either your ability or academic interest. And if you are sitting at home wondering how to make your application more competitive, get involved. You can change what is right in front of you, after all.

Good luck.

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