Hi there,
I am keen to apply to Durham for their Online MBA, but before I proceed I want to see if it is worth me applying. The reason being that I scraped a 2.1 from Bristol University when I graduated in 2004 (technically, it would have been a 2.2 at most other universities,as I think I scored 58% overall).
There are a couple of mitigating factors, which may work in my favour: I was diagnosed with dyslexia in the final year of my degree, so never really had any assistance with it and understood very little as to how it affected me. Also, I was since diagnosed with sleep apnea, which explains why I was sleeping poorly and was consequently very tired.
Since graduation, I have worked in financial services and have gained professional qualifications, which has helped me to better understand how dyslexia affects me and I believe have become stronger academically as result. The course structure of Durham's Online MBA would also suit me, as it is all coursework and has no exams.
The admissions tutor I spoke to essentially said that undergrad degrees do not necessarily count as much as other parts of candidates' applications, but I am nonetheless a bit hesitant about applying and would welcome some feedback, as to whether it would be worth my time.
Many thanks
Ian
I am keen to apply to Durham for their Online MBA, but before I proceed I want to see if it is worth me applying. The reason being that I scraped a 2.1 from Bristol University when I graduated in 2004 (technically, it would have been a 2.2 at most other universities,as I think I scored 58% overall).
There are a couple of mitigating factors, which may work in my favour: I was diagnosed with dyslexia in the final year of my degree, so never really had any assistance with it and understood very little as to how it affected me. Also, I was since diagnosed with sleep apnea, which explains why I was sleeping poorly and was consequently very tired.
Since graduation, I have worked in financial services and have gained professional qualifications, which has helped me to better understand how dyslexia affects me and I believe have become stronger academically as result. The course structure of Durham's Online MBA would also suit me, as it is all coursework and has no exams.
The admissions tutor I spoke to essentially said that undergrad degrees do not necessarily count as much as other parts of candidates' applications, but I am nonetheless a bit hesitant about applying and would welcome some feedback, as to whether it would be worth my time.
Many thanks
Ian
