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Low GPA, Low GMAT, Regular Profile? Thats Not the End of the Road 30 Apr 2025, 06:33
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Let’s face it, applying to business school can feel like a numbers game. A low GPA or low GMAT score can instantly make you question your chances at your dream MBA program. And if you're coming from an overrepresented applicant pool, it can feel even harder to stand out.

But here's the truth that doesn't get enough attention: Top B-schools admit high-potential profiles. And many successful applicants had a few dents in their academic records, test scores, or backgrounds.

If you’re wondering:
  • How to explain a low GPA in your MBA application without sounding defensive
  • How much the GMAT matters (and what to do if your score isn’t stellar)
  • Or whether a “regular” profile/candidates from overrepresented pools can still crack schools like Rotman, INSEAD, or LBS...

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