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29 Mar 2009, 22:00
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A few questions..
* First, I am thinking of studying at Fudan University in Shanghai (in the spring economics and business program) for the second semester of my senior year. The courses are transferable and will be included in both my cumulative GPA and major GPA (I am a business major) on my transcript. Will business schools take my GPA as is, or will they cut out the study abroad courses?
* Second, will they cut out the study abroad courses when they recalculate my GPA for my final two years?
* Third, I did poorly in my quantitative courses at my university but will be starting at a top BB as an IBD analyst. Would this be enough to show my quantitative skills or should I stack my senior year with more quantitative courses like economics/statistics/accounting and try harder than my previous 3 years?
* First, I am thinking of studying at Fudan University in Shanghai (in the spring economics and business program) for the second semester of my senior year. The courses are transferable and will be included in both my cumulative GPA and major GPA (I am a business major) on my transcript. Will business schools take my GPA as is, or will they cut out the study abroad courses?
* Second, will they cut out the study abroad courses when they recalculate my GPA for my final two years?
* Third, I did poorly in my quantitative courses at my university but will be starting at a top BB as an IBD analyst. Would this be enough to show my quantitative skills or should I stack my senior year with more quantitative courses like economics/statistics/accounting and try harder than my previous 3 years?
30 Mar 2009, 10:19
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As far as I know, they account for the study abroad if it's part of your degree program. In any case, not sure why you're worried about it as the adcom isn't in the business of recalculating and reformulating GPAs - they simply don't have time to do that. They will basically take a glance over your transcript to get a feel for what your coursework was like and whether taking into account your study abroad will make a .01 or .10 difference in your GPA isn't really what it's about. They're not that granular.
As for taking quant courses, if you can take one or two in your senior year and ace them, by all means go for it. You'll have to do well on the GMAT nonetheless, but if you can get some of the quant work done now to balance out any poor grades you had previously in your quant courses, then do it.
As for taking quant courses, if you can take one or two in your senior year and ace them, by all means go for it. You'll have to do well on the GMAT nonetheless, but if you can get some of the quant work done now to balance out any poor grades you had previously in your quant courses, then do it.
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Great questions — here's a bit of insight based on how most business schools typically evaluate applicants:
- GPA and Study Abroad Courses: If your study abroad courses are listed on your official transcript and are part of your cumulative GPA, most business schools will take them into account. Some schools do recalculate GPAs, often focusing on the last two years or core courses, but having international academic experience — especially from a well-regarded university like Fudan — can still strengthen your profile.
- Recalculated GPA: Many schools take a holistic approach but may isolate upper-level coursework when recalculating. It’s a good idea to review specific policies of your target programs or consult credible platforms like Education Vibes, which offer guidance on how international academic records are assessed.
- Quantitative Background: Securing an IBD role at a top BB is impressive and adds real-world value. Still, if you have room in your schedule, taking additional quantitative courses (like stats, econ, or accounting) can reinforce your academic readiness for MBA-level coursework.
