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Will my low college CGPA harm my chances of getting into ISB 31 May 2023, 12:44
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I just finished Bcom Hons from Hansraj in Delhi University. My CGPA till 5th sem was 7.9, 6th sem results are expected. Our first 3 semesters were online and my cgpa was 8.78 . Our remaining 3 semesters were offline and my cgpa on the 4th and 5th semester was 6.86 and 6.5. hoping for a better result in the 6th sem. Can my low offline grades seriously hamper my chances at ISB??

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I just finished Bcom Hons from Hansraj in Delhi University. My CGPA till 5th sem was 7.9, 6th sem results are expected. Our first 3 semesters were online and my cgpa was 8.78 . Our remaining 3 semesters were offline and my cgpa on the 4th and 5th semester was 6.86 and 6.5. hoping for a better result in the 6th sem. Can my low offline grades seriously hamper my chances at ISB??

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Your overall CGPA should end up well over 7.5 and that is absolutely fine for ISB. No need to worry here.
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A high GMAT score will assist tide over such doubts. All the Best.
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Dear Yuvraj2003,

Grades is one of the "tangible" components Business Schools look at while evaluating the Academic fitment of an applicant. However, the breakup of the grades don't really matter a lot. Rather, if the grades demonstrate a steady upward trend, then it shows growth, which is a key evaluation criteria.

Additionally, with a superior GMAT / GRE score, you can compensate for a lower than avg. undergrad CGPA.

Wish you all the best !!
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I just finished Bcom Hons from Hansraj in Delhi University. My CGPA till 5th sem was 7.9, 6th sem results are expected. Our first 3 semesters were online and my cgpa was 8.78 . Our remaining 3 semesters were offline and my cgpa on the 4th and 5th semester was 6.86 and 6.5. hoping for a better result in the 6th sem. Can my low offline grades seriously hamper my chances at ISB??

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Your overall CGPA should end up well over 7.5 and that is absolutely fine for ISB. No need to worry here.
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My offline exams cgpa is lower than 7 on both counts. My online exam cgpa was higher. Will they look at them separately?
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I just finished Bcom Hons from Hansraj in Delhi University. My CGPA till 5th sem was 7.9, 6th sem results are expected. Our first 3 semesters were online and my cgpa was 8.78 . Our remaining 3 semesters were offline and my cgpa on the 4th and 5th semester was 6.86 and 6.5. hoping for a better result in the 6th sem. Can my low offline grades seriously hamper my chances at ISB??

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Your overall CGPA should end up well over 7.5 and that is absolutely fine for ISB. No need to worry here.

My offline exams cgpa is lower than 7 on both counts. My online exam cgpa was higher. Will they look at them separately?
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Hi Yuvraj2003,

It is unlikely that they will look at the scores separately. In the event that you do not get an interview invitation/admit, your offline gpa is unlikely to have been a standalone reason for it. Profiles are evaluated holistically.

For a more detailed 1-1 strategy session, please write to contactus@admitexpert.com or fill the form at http://www.admitexpert.com

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I just finished Bcom Hons from Hansraj in Delhi University. My CGPA till 5th sem was 7.9, 6th sem results are expected. Our first 3 semesters were online and my cgpa was 8.78 . Our remaining 3 semesters were offline and my cgpa on the 4th and 5th semester was 6.86 and 6.5. hoping for a better result in the 6th sem. Can my low offline grades seriously hamper my chances at ISB??

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Hello Yuvraj2003,

Apologies for the delayed response but we hope this finds you in time still.

You can offset your GPA with a good GMAT score. So, your low grades will not seriously hamper your chances. :-)

In case you would like to discuss your profile in greater detail, please feel free to get in touch with us.

All the best!
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Hi Yuvraj2003, following blog will answer your question:

Are poor/average academics a show-stopper at ISB?
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Ashish.