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08 Dec 2020, 17:40
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Hi Everyone
New to posting on these forums, but thought I would try my luck on getting some advice. Looking to apply to business school in the next 2 years and hoping to tailor my application within that time.
Some quick background on myself:
- Terrible undergrad GPA... 2.9 at top 50 US undergrad (lower end of that scale) majoring in finance
- 770 GMAT (Q49 V47 IR7). Rather unfortunate quant score.
- 3.5 years of work experience in corporate finance. Currently working at a Fortune 50 company in FP&A and have had one promotion. Looking to gain 2 more promotions before applying.
- Chinese American Male
I am expressly looking for recommendations for additional coursework that would help bolster my profile. Given that my GPA is very bad and my GMAT quant also leaves a lot to be desired, I am definitely going to focus on quant coursework. I would really appreciate any advice on specific classes that business schools are responsive towards, how many classes I should take, or just in general thoughts from fellow low GPA applicants.
Thanks in advance!
New to posting on these forums, but thought I would try my luck on getting some advice. Looking to apply to business school in the next 2 years and hoping to tailor my application within that time.
Some quick background on myself:
- Terrible undergrad GPA... 2.9 at top 50 US undergrad (lower end of that scale) majoring in finance
- 770 GMAT (Q49 V47 IR7). Rather unfortunate quant score.
- 3.5 years of work experience in corporate finance. Currently working at a Fortune 50 company in FP&A and have had one promotion. Looking to gain 2 more promotions before applying.
- Chinese American Male
I am expressly looking for recommendations for additional coursework that would help bolster my profile. Given that my GPA is very bad and my GMAT quant also leaves a lot to be desired, I am definitely going to focus on quant coursework. I would really appreciate any advice on specific classes that business schools are responsive towards, how many classes I should take, or just in general thoughts from fellow low GPA applicants.
Thanks in advance!
10 Dec 2020, 20:28
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jeffrey6711:
In all honesty, since you have a GMAT of 770 and 3.5 years of corporate finance work experience, additional courses in quantitative work is not going to matter. You are actually in a bizarre situation because it's evident you have technical aptitude and can likely handle the rigors of the MBA program. Do not take the GMAT again. It will send a terrible message to the admissions committee about your priorities. A Q49 is perfectly fine, and in fact, quite good.
The issue will actually be around WHY you have a 2.9 GPA. You don't have to disclose here (though you can reach out to us at Admissionado to discuss during a free consultation https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/) but that needs to be addressed in a very persuasive fashion. You have to absolutely kill it with all other components for the school to "dip down."
I would much prefer you spend your time focused on phenomenal extracurricular leadership. That will more positive impact your application than some random coursework with a grading scale that might not be relevant at all.
We also do long-term mentoring at Admissionado if that interests you. Please reach out for help!
https://admissionado.com
-The Admissionado Team
In all honesty, since you have a GMAT of 770 and 3.5 years of corporate finance work experience, additional courses in quantitative work is not going to matter. You are actually in a bizarre situation because it's evident you have technical aptitude and can likely handle the rigors of the MBA program. Do not take the GMAT again. It will send a terrible message to the admissions committee about your priorities. A Q49 is perfectly fine, and in fact, quite good.
The issue will actually be around WHY you have a 2.9 GPA. You don't have to disclose here (though you can reach out to us at Admissionado to discuss during a free consultation https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/) but that needs to be addressed in a very persuasive fashion. You have to absolutely kill it with all other components for the school to "dip down."
I would much prefer you spend your time focused on phenomenal extracurricular leadership. That will more positive impact your application than some random coursework with a grading scale that might not be relevant at all.
We also do long-term mentoring at Admissionado if that interests you. Please reach out for help!
https://admissionado.com
-The Admissionado Team
10 Dec 2020, 21:35
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Thank you for your feedback. I will reach out regarding the consultation.
