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I want to land at a Top 50 MBA school but I have concerns. I finished undergrad in 2008 with a 2.48 GPA. I can honestly say that I was a slacker in college. I had too many friends around and school work was always done at the last minute. However I did graduate. After graduation I went on to start AN artist management business for artist in the Philadelphia area. Started working in artist management in 2008 and turned that into a partnership LLC in 2013. Since 2012 I've worked as a recruiter in a technical school as well. In 2012 I began my Masters of science program online for entertainment business. Finished in 2013 with a 3.7 GPA. I really want to further my career in marketing and management. A MBA in operations or marketing is looking like my best fit for what I am trying to do. My mistakes in the past are clear, I didn't work hard enough and I own that. I own that low undergrad GPA. However I have worked hard over the previous 6-7 years to correct habits and I've establish consistency. I want to do full time MBA program. Will my past be too much too overcome? If not what is some advice that you could share to help build on my recent years.

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I want to land at a Top 50 MBA school but I have concerns. I finished undergrad in 2008 with a 2.48 GPA. I can honestly say that I was a slacker in college. I had too many friends around and school work was always done at the last minute. However I did graduate. After graduation I went on to start AN artist management business for artist in the Philadelphia area. Started working in artist management in 2008 and turned that into a partnership LLC in 2013. Since 2012 I've worked as a recruiter in a technical school as well. In 2012 I began my Masters of science program online for entertainment business. Finished in 2013 with a 3.7 GPA. I really want to further my career in marketing and management. A MBA in operations or marketing is looking like my best fit for what I am trying to do. My mistakes in the past are clear, I didn't work hard enough and I own that. I own that low undergrad GPA. However I have worked hard over the previous 6-7 years to correct habits and I've establish consistency. I want to do full time MBA program. Will my past be too much too overcome? If not what is some advice that you could share to help build on my recent years.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!
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Hey there,
Good to hear from you!
So a low GPA will be a negative on your profile but I've seen many folks overcome it. It might rule out top 5-10 programs. But there are plenty of other fantastic programs that can help you reach your goals.

The most important thing for you is to ace your GMAT. With a low GPA and a high GMAT you can do lots.

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Thanks for sharing your profile. Your low GPA will certainly be a red flag but it will not rule you out from reaching your dreams of pursuing an MBA. If you look at the top 50 there is certainly a place for you. You will need to take your GMAT and this will help you determine how high or low to shoot within the top 50 but with a good GMAT score and a clear application game plan you should be able to reach your goals!
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The fact that you are self-aware and self-critical is a huge bonus here. The low GPA will be a hurdle on your path to attending a Top 50 program, though it won't be impossible. With that low of a GPA, it likely also won't matter what field of study it was in, and I wouldn't rest many hopes on your grad GPA statistically compensating either--the most it will likely do is help tell your story of self-improvement and maturation. Since the GPA is out of your control, you need to focus on bolstering those things that are within your control. The GMAT, of course, is the most obvious--study hard, score strong, and your prospects will likely improve significantly. Also focus on your professional and extracurricular improvements. It's not enough to start a business--what did you do to lead and manage that business? And what were the results? And what have you done to show not only that you are proactive but that you have professionally developed to a degree where you're prepared for an MBA program. And finally, execution of your application will be critical to carefully craft all of these pieces into a picture that communicates to admissions committees just the right story. So, while you are in the process of networking through other professional communities, be on the lookout for mentors who might be assets for letters of recommendation (it's best if you had enough high-quality recommenders now though), craft your resume to show continued and significant advancement along with achievement in your professional life, and give yourself enough time to craft and revise your essays as well as fully develop your answer to "why an MBA? Why now? Why here?" that will help influence your essay writing.

A Top 50 program is certainly within reach. It is just going to take some extra effort and careful execution. But you're already in a better position than many candidates since you're willing to admit areas of weakness and correct them. That's a trait that MBA programs certainly respect and are happy to see.

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