Profile Evaluation Request (Very low GPA, Very high GMAT)

Hi there,

Congrats on the excellent GMAT score. Hmm, you're in a touch position primarily due to that GPA certainly. That is the toughest challenge to overcome, because it also theoretically 'pulls the school's average' down that much. On the flip side, your GMAT would be great for any school's average GMAT score, and that is slightly more often cited when assessing schools.

Another area I have less info on is more depth about your work experience and specifically leadership experiences. Ideally you'd have some leadership experiences and accomplishments you can highlight during your work experience that demonstrate what you can contribute to a class, as well as some community involvement. At this point it sounds like Tepper is a stretch, though certainly if it's your dream school you can still give it a shot and see what happens, and it does seem well-suited for your background and interests. Carey, Georgetown & GW could still be a little challenging as well; you may have a shot at the others on your list with compelling essays and interview.

I believe you said you're applying asap; generally in a case like this with a GPA that low, we would suggest additional coursework that would be useful for b-school course work, where you are able to get high grades and demonstrate another side to your academic background. If there was a chance to do so, at least you could mention at interviews let's say, that you are putting in that effort.

Keep us posted on your decisions and good luck! Let us know if you have other q's.