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26 Aug 2019, 13:42
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Hi mbaMissionKate
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
26 Aug 2019, 15:53
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Hi aditliverpoolfc, thanks for posting!
It can be tough to overcome a low GPA. Part of that is because schools see GPA as a predictor of your success in the MBA program. They want to see that you succeeded in a classroom environment, took challenging courses, took it seriously, etc. Not just on the quantitative side though. In fact, writing and communication skills are just as important at some of these programs. The other factor is that average GPA is compiled for each incoming class and is reported on and used in some rankings, so it's in the schools' interest to keep those numbers high!
In your case, the fact that you went to a strong university and majored in a challenging subject does help your case. Schools will also review the full detail of your transcript -- they don't just take the 2.3 at face value. So if you took challenging courses and you had an upward trend in your final year, that will help. Though keep in mind that many applicants from your demographic also had similarly quantitative degrees, and higher GPAs, so it's less about proving you can hack it in an MBA and more about standing out from the competition.
GMAT / GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, so if you have impressive work accomplishments, leadership, extracurricular involvement, intriguing personal story, etc. those things can mitigate a low number on the academic side. I hope the GMAT goes well and you're able to cross that 730 mark. If so I think you can target competitive schools like those you mentioned, though make sure you have a range of options as having a below average GPA makes it harder to predict your chances. If you don't reach that score on your first attempt, give it another shot. It may even be worth delaying your applications to give you time to ensure you are maximizing all points on the GMAT.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Kate
It can be tough to overcome a low GPA. Part of that is because schools see GPA as a predictor of your success in the MBA program. They want to see that you succeeded in a classroom environment, took challenging courses, took it seriously, etc. Not just on the quantitative side though. In fact, writing and communication skills are just as important at some of these programs. The other factor is that average GPA is compiled for each incoming class and is reported on and used in some rankings, so it's in the schools' interest to keep those numbers high!
In your case, the fact that you went to a strong university and majored in a challenging subject does help your case. Schools will also review the full detail of your transcript -- they don't just take the 2.3 at face value. So if you took challenging courses and you had an upward trend in your final year, that will help. Though keep in mind that many applicants from your demographic also had similarly quantitative degrees, and higher GPAs, so it's less about proving you can hack it in an MBA and more about standing out from the competition.
GMAT / GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, so if you have impressive work accomplishments, leadership, extracurricular involvement, intriguing personal story, etc. those things can mitigate a low number on the academic side. I hope the GMAT goes well and you're able to cross that 730 mark. If so I think you can target competitive schools like those you mentioned, though make sure you have a range of options as having a below average GPA makes it harder to predict your chances. If you don't reach that score on your first attempt, give it another shot. It may even be worth delaying your applications to give you time to ensure you are maximizing all points on the GMAT.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Kate
aditliverpoolfc
Hi mbaMissionKate
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
27 Aug 2019, 22:35
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mbaMissionKate
Hi aditliverpoolfc, thanks for posting!
It can be tough to overcome a low GPA. Part of that is because schools see GPA as a predictor of your success in the MBA program. They want to see that you succeeded in a classroom environment, took challenging courses, took it seriously, etc. Not just on the quantitative side though. In fact, writing and communication skills are just as important at some of these programs. The other factor is that average GPA is compiled for each incoming class and is reported on and used in some rankings, so it's in the schools' interest to keep those numbers high!
In your case, the fact that you went to a strong university and majored in a challenging subject does help your case. Schools will also review the full detail of your transcript -- they don't just take the 2.3 at face value. So if you took challenging courses and you had an upward trend in your final year, that will help. Though keep in mind that many applicants from your demographic also had similarly quantitative degrees, and higher GPAs, so it's less about proving you can hack it in an MBA and more about standing out from the competition.
GMAT / GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, so if you have impressive work accomplishments, leadership, extracurricular involvement, intriguing personal story, etc. those things can mitigate a low number on the academic side. I hope the GMAT goes well and you're able to cross that 730 mark. If so I think you can target competitive schools like those you mentioned, though make sure you have a range of options as having a below average GPA makes it harder to predict your chances. If you don't reach that score on your first attempt, give it another shot. It may even be worth delaying your applications to give you time to ensure you are maximizing all points on the GMAT.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Kate
It can be tough to overcome a low GPA. Part of that is because schools see GPA as a predictor of your success in the MBA program. They want to see that you succeeded in a classroom environment, took challenging courses, took it seriously, etc. Not just on the quantitative side though. In fact, writing and communication skills are just as important at some of these programs. The other factor is that average GPA is compiled for each incoming class and is reported on and used in some rankings, so it's in the schools' interest to keep those numbers high!
In your case, the fact that you went to a strong university and majored in a challenging subject does help your case. Schools will also review the full detail of your transcript -- they don't just take the 2.3 at face value. So if you took challenging courses and you had an upward trend in your final year, that will help. Though keep in mind that many applicants from your demographic also had similarly quantitative degrees, and higher GPAs, so it's less about proving you can hack it in an MBA and more about standing out from the competition.
GMAT / GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, so if you have impressive work accomplishments, leadership, extracurricular involvement, intriguing personal story, etc. those things can mitigate a low number on the academic side. I hope the GMAT goes well and you're able to cross that 730 mark. If so I think you can target competitive schools like those you mentioned, though make sure you have a range of options as having a below average GPA makes it harder to predict your chances. If you don't reach that score on your first attempt, give it another shot. It may even be worth delaying your applications to give you time to ensure you are maximizing all points on the GMAT.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Kate
aditliverpoolfc
Hi mbaMissionKate
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
I have gone through a lot of articles regarding how a low gpa hampers your chances of getting into a top B school, but i still haven't found what i am looking for. As far as i know, the reason top b schools want you to have a good gpa is that they basically want to know whether the candidate has a quantitative mind. So if a student doesn't have that, the schools encourage students to take a few courses that will be able to demonstrate their quantitative ability. i am not saying that if you don't know how to handle math, you won't be able to do well in your MBA. All i am saying is that math seems to be one of the major pieces of the academic perspective of an MBA.
I am a math graduate ( Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) from Delhi University, which is a tier 1 university as per my knowledge. The only problem is that my overall gpa is 2.3 on a scale of 4. Though my final year gpa is an 3.20 on a scale of 4, top 5, if not top 3, in my batch. I have done really well in subjects such as Differential Calculus and mathematical modelling, Probability and statistics, mathematical analysis etc etc. I clearly am pretty okay/confident when it comes to math. i haven't given the gmat yet, but will try my level best to cross the 730 mark. I do understand the fact that both the gmat and the gpa are not the only pieces of the puzzle, but they do seem important as they not only create a certain perception, but also help the adcoms in understanding how the candidate will handle the academic rigour of an MBA.
So what sort of an impact a math degree with a low overall gpa, but a good final year gpa, from a tier 1 university will have? What are the consequences that i am looking at?
should i/can i focus more on my final year gpa?
i am looking at LBS , INSEAD , Oxford, IESE , Cambridge , ISB
Thanks Kate! That was helpful.. I truly appreciate your time and effort.
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