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Hi Guys, I am a Chinese male just graduated from two australia universities major in finance. My undergrad gpa is horrible which is around 2.4. My master degree gpa is around 3.5. I am thinking about getting my CPA license and work for a big4 accounting firm. Then i may work for a boutique investment bank like lincoln international or IMAP or BDA Partners. I may also get CFA or Legal qualification. If i am also able to get a great GMAT score. if all these are true hypothetically, Do you think i get a chance to apply to school like cornell, ucla ,yale uva and duke?I am really concerned about my undergrad GPA. I look into the class profile GPA stats of yale mba. The lowest they have admitted is 2.88. Same is for Duke. UCLA and Cornell seem have not disclosed it. Is GPA a total deal breaker? I just don't want to spend all the time taking GMAT just to find out that i never had a chance anyway. Could you recommend some shcool that may not have these lowest gpa standard? Thank you guys very much!
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Hi gaiziqi , your undergrad GPA of 2.4 is a concern for highly competitive schools like Cornell, UCLA, Yale, UVA, and Duke, where the lowest admitted GPAs are significantly higher. However, it is not a dealbreaker if you can demonstrate exceptional strengths in other areas. Achieving a high GMAT score (720+), leveraging your master’s GPA of 3.5 to show academic improvement, and gaining strong work experience at a Big 4 firm followed by boutique investment banking can significantly bolster your profile. Completing certifications like CPA and CFA or legal qualifications will further enhance your candidacy. Additionally, use optional essays to explain your undergrad GPA and highlight your growth since then. While targeting T15 schools, you can consider adding T20-30 programs like Georgetown, Emory, and UNC Kenan-Flagler, which may take a more holistic view of your profile. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a 1:1 call with you to discuss your profile in detail. Please feel free to schedule a profile evaluation call according to your convenience.
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Hello gaiziqi,
Your low undergrad GPA (2.4) will make it very difficult to get into top schools like Cornell, UCLA, Yale, UVA, and Duke. These schools usually look for higher GPAs. To improve your chances, you need an extremely high GMAT score (FE 695+). Focus on getting the CFA certification if it's relevant to your future job goals. Write a strong optional essay explaining why your undergrad GPA was low.
Finally, research schools that might be more open to considering your application despite the low GPA. Look into schools ranked between 20th and 25th in the US. These schools might be more willing to accept you if you have a high GMAT score, good work experience, and a compelling story about your personal and professional growth.
You can schedule a call with our admissions experts to have 1:1 a detailed profile evaluation.
Your low undergrad GPA (2.4) will make it very difficult to get into top schools like Cornell, UCLA, Yale, UVA, and Duke. These schools usually look for higher GPAs. To improve your chances, you need an extremely high GMAT score (FE 695+). Focus on getting the CFA certification if it's relevant to your future job goals. Write a strong optional essay explaining why your undergrad GPA was low.
Finally, research schools that might be more open to considering your application despite the low GPA. Look into schools ranked between 20th and 25th in the US. These schools might be more willing to accept you if you have a high GMAT score, good work experience, and a compelling story about your personal and professional growth.
You can schedule a call with our admissions experts to have 1:1 a detailed profile evaluation.
