Low GPA but higher GMAT

hug88912

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Posted Oct 14, 2014 13:44

I want to do my MBA, but I didn't do too well in my undergrad (my GPA would convert to about 2.1 on a 4.0 scale.) It was a long time ago (6 years) and I scored high on the GMAT (760).

Can anybody advise me about business schools that would be forgiving about my poor GPA? I would like to study in either the USA, Canada, or England.

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Duncan

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Posted Oct 14, 2014 15:54

If you have several years work experience then I don't think MBA programs will be too concerned.

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Posted Oct 16, 2014 16:15

The average GPA for admitted candidates at most top schools is in the 3.5 range, so your GPA is substantially under that, and could raise a red flag for some admissions committees.

I would at the very least address this in your application essays.

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hug88912

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Posted Oct 22, 2014 14:10

Well, that's positive! Can you suggest a few MBA programs that I can apply to? Do you think that I would have a chance at top schools like LBS or NYU - Stern?

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Posted Oct 23, 2014 20:22

In general, I shouldn't think a low GPA would be that big of a problem, if your work experience is solid and you have good letters of recommendations/essays.

However, just to be safe I'd apply to at least one safety school, where you outscore the average GMAT of typical cohorts. So if you're looking at London, there's Cranfield or Imperial, and in New York you could look at something like Zicklin for example.

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hug88912

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Posted Oct 27, 2014 13:18

Ok I see. Hopefully my letters of recommendation are strong enough but I'll apply to a safety school as well, as you suggested.

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