The GPA Question

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Hello Forums:

Would anyone care to advise upon the importance of the GPA?

I am a fourth year, Canadian student, who enjoyed the social life of the prior years of university perhaps too much. My GPA stands at 3.2.

The last year has seen an advancement of my score, and I hope to carry that academic momentum the next year . I speak 6 languages and have a reasonable resume of leadership and work experience. In addition, I scored a 760 on the GMAT. I aspire to school the likes HBS and Wharton.

Any information would be kindly appreciated.

Thanks!

DrSatisfaction · Answer

i wouldn't say it's THE deciding factor or anything, but the reality is, if you're applying to H/S/W type of schools, most of your competition will have similar if not better gpa with likely a similar gmat as well. i went to a canadian school and suffered a similar fate to you as well...except my gpa was much worse...and i still got into a couple of decent programs.

i recommend considering working for a few yrs before applying. that'll give you a much better chance to get into the top programs. it'll also help you get an idea of what exactly you want to do and hence why you need an mba. also, it'll make the mba experience more relevant and enriching for you...rather than doing it straight out of school. it'll make your profile more appealing to the school as well.

a SVP at my company once said to me that an mba is like a turbo charger or NOS, rather than a jump start. you shouldn't try to use it to kick your career into gear. instead, you should use it when your career is already up to speed and you've figured out why you need one...then it'll really push you forward in your career.

Coliver · Answer

I have to say I am a little worried.

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