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19 Aug 2015, 09:57
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Dear Everyone,
My name is Jan. In September I will start my final year of economics & business. When I graduate I plan on pursuing a MSc in finance. Then I plan on working for a few years before enrolling in an MBA program. My preference is a top business school in the US.
Due to health problems of myself and a family member my study performance has suffered. This has resulted in a (very) low GPA of around 2.2.
- What is the best way to inform an MBA admissions committee of these issues and would it help if did?
- Suppose I score (well) above the average on the GMAT, could this help offset the impact of my GPA?
- What other things could I do to increase my chances of getting accepted?
Many thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
My name is Jan. In September I will start my final year of economics & business. When I graduate I plan on pursuing a MSc in finance. Then I plan on working for a few years before enrolling in an MBA program. My preference is a top business school in the US.
Due to health problems of myself and a family member my study performance has suffered. This has resulted in a (very) low GPA of around 2.2.
- What is the best way to inform an MBA admissions committee of these issues and would it help if did?
- Suppose I score (well) above the average on the GMAT, could this help offset the impact of my GPA?
- What other things could I do to increase my chances of getting accepted?
Many thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Jan Windrug
19 Aug 2015, 10:52
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Hi Jan,
Since these questions are ultimately 'admissions' questions, you should consult with an Admissions Expert. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As far as your GPA is concerned, some Schools allow students to retake classes (and improve their grades), so you might be able to improve your GPA over time (before you apply to Business School). When applying to highly-competitive Programs, you can sometimes 'offset' a 'weak' part of your application with other 'really strong' pieces (such as GMAT Score and Work Experience).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Since these questions are ultimately 'admissions' questions, you should consult with an Admissions Expert. There's a Forum full of them here:
ask-admission-consultants-124/
As far as your GPA is concerned, some Schools allow students to retake classes (and improve their grades), so you might be able to improve your GPA over time (before you apply to Business School). When applying to highly-competitive Programs, you can sometimes 'offset' a 'weak' part of your application with other 'really strong' pieces (such as GMAT Score and Work Experience).
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
19 Aug 2015, 23:42
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JanWindrug
The best way forward for you is to excel in your MSc. A great Masters GPA will more than offset your low undergrad GPA. Your last academic performance will be most relevant to the adcom.
Of course, aim to get an above average GMAT score too.
