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unforgiven · 02-16-2008, 10:09 PM

I have decided to pursue an MBA and want to know what my chances are moving forward. To the say the very least, I had a turbulent undergrad and graduated with a commerce degree (2.3 GPA) from a top school. I have 4 solid years of work experience and intend to do well on the GMAT. If I am able to score above a 700, will this be enough to offset my very low GPA? I want to know my chances moving forward. Am I still a candidate for a good MBA program or am I wasting my time. To help mitigate the GPA, I have considered taking university courses and getting A's. In the time since graduating, I have volunteered as a board director for two non-profit organizations and am well travelled. Not sure if worth mentioning, but am also a visible minority. Any input is appreciated.

GMATbong · 02-17-2008, 12:46 AM

You need to mitigate with your university courses in alternative transcript.

unforgiven · 02-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Ok this I understand, but how many courses will be sufficient to show that I am capable of handling the academics of a MBA program? Given the GPA, am I still a candidate for a "GOOD" school?

GMATbong · 02-19-2008, 07:48 PM

Did you finish all stat, econ and calculus courses. 5 credits in total, that is

unforgiven · 02-19-2008, 11:45 PM

Economic Statistics, Macroeconomics, Finance I and II? Which courses would you recommend taking? Assuming I take additional courses; how much of an impact will this have on my chances? I guess what I'm getting at is if I spend all this time taking 3-5 courses and lets say achieving 4.0 in majority of them, will this completely remove the undergrad GPA concern from the admissions committee? Is it worth spending the time to do this or should I focus on obtaining a high GMAT score? Or do I need both? I am a completely reformed individual and my undergrad GPA is no reflection of who I am today.

unforgiven · 02-19-2008, 11:48 PM

Economic Statistics, Macroeconomics, Finance I and II? Which courses would you recommend taking? Assuming I take additional courses; how much of an impact will this have on my chances? I guess what I'm getting at is if I spend all this time taking 3-5 courses and lets say achieving 4.0 in majority of them, will this completely remove the undergrad GPA concern from the admissions committee? Is it worth spending the time to do this or should I focus on obtaining a high GMAT score? Or do I need both? I am a completely reformed individual and my undergrad GPA is no reflection of who I am today.

GMATbong · 02-20-2008, 05:17 AM

You need to do both. A high GMAT does not erase UGPA. The alternative transcript will help. You don't need finance I or II. You need calculus I and II. Take a micro as well.

unforgiven · 02-20-2008, 07:20 PM

Ok GMATBong, assuming I take Calc I and II, and Microeconomics. By approx what % will this increase my chances, I dont want to do the additional courses and still get stuck in a Tier III school. Get it?

GMATbong · 02-21-2008, 03:07 AM

Well, here is the thing. getting all of those classes and good GMAT scores are ONLY prereq. for most tier 1 MBA program. If you took those classes in UG and got mostly C's, you almost have little chance if at all to go to tier-1/ top-5 schools.

Think of these classes like your BS or BA degree. You need it to get a particular job but getting the BS or BA degree does not neccessary get you in for that job.

However, based on your WE, you have the potential to get in.

unforgiven · 02-25-2008, 02:46 PM

Ok so could I still have a decent shot at a top-20 school? Or how about if I considered going up to Canada? I heard they have some decent schools aswell, U of T, Schulich, Queens, and Ivey. What do you think my chances would be up there ?

02-16-2008, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Extremely low GPA. Can I still get into a top school? I have decided to pursue an MBA and want to know what my chances are moving forward. To the say the very least, I had a turbulent undergrad and graduated with a commerce degree (2.3 GPA) from a top school. I have 4 solid years of work experience and intend to do well on the GMAT. If I am able to score above a 700, will this be enough to offset my very low GPA? I want to know my chances moving forward. Am I still a candidate for a good MBA program or am I wasting my time. To help mitigate the GPA, I have considered taking university courses and getting A's. In the time since graduating, I have volunteered as a board director for two non-profit organizations and am well travelled. Not sure if worth mentioning, but am also a visible minority. Any input is appreciated. Last edited by unforgiven : 02-16-2008 at 10:54 PM.

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02-17-2008, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	You need to mitigate with your university courses in alternative transcript.

02-19-2008, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Ok this I understand, but how many courses will be sufficient to show that I am capable of handling the academics of a MBA program? Given the GPA, am I still a candidate for a "GOOD" school?

02-19-2008, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	Did you finish all stat, econ and calculus courses. 5 credits in total, that is

02-19-2008, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Economic Statistics, Macroeconomics, Finance I and II? Which courses would you recommend taking? Assuming I take additional courses; how much of an impact will this have on my chances? I guess what I'm getting at is if I spend all this time taking 3-5 courses and lets say achieving 4.0 in majority of them, will this completely remove the undergrad GPA concern from the admissions committee? Is it worth spending the time to do this or should I focus on obtaining a high GMAT score? Or do I need both? I am a completely reformed individual and my undergrad GPA is no reflection of who I am today.

02-19-2008, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Economic Statistics, Macroeconomics, Finance I and II? Which courses would you recommend taking? Assuming I take additional courses; how much of an impact will this have on my chances? I guess what I'm getting at is if I spend all this time taking 3-5 courses and lets say achieving 4.0 in majority of them, will this completely remove the undergrad GPA concern from the admissions committee? Is it worth spending the time to do this or should I focus on obtaining a high GMAT score? Or do I need both? I am a completely reformed individual and my undergrad GPA is no reflection of who I am today.

02-20-2008, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	You need to do both. A high GMAT does not erase UGPA. The alternative transcript will help. You don't need finance I or II. You need calculus I and II. Take a micro as well.

02-20-2008, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Ok GMATBong, assuming I take Calc I and II, and Microeconomics. By approx what % will this increase my chances, I dont want to do the additional courses and still get stuck in a Tier III school. Get it?

02-21-2008, 03:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	Well, here is the thing. getting all of those classes and good GMAT scores are ONLY prereq. for most tier 1 MBA program. If you took those classes in UG and got mostly C's, you almost have little chance if at all to go to tier-1/ top-5 schools. Think of these classes like your BS or BA degree. You need it to get a particular job but getting the BS or BA degree does not neccessary get you in for that job. However, based on your WE, you have the potential to get in.

02-25-2008, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
unforgiven Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Ok so could I still have a decent shot at a top-20 school? Or how about if I considered going up to Canada? I heard they have some decent schools aswell, U of T, Schulich, Queens, and Ivey. What do you think my chances would be up there ?

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