I know Beatthegmat forum is mainly for MBA, but i need seriously help on getting into a good MSA program. I would really appreciate it if someone can provide me with some advises. I graduated from a very good accounting university with a degree in Economics(not accounting). I have a very low gpa 2.8/4.0 with an even lower economics GPA (major GPA). During my freshmen to junior year, i have changed my major 4 times. From engineering to biology to chemistry and to Economics. By the time i realized i wanted to do accounting it was already too late, because i was already in my junior year and my GPA was too low to transfer into my university's undergraduate business school for accounting. Thus, I changed my major to Economics, thinking it was somewhat related to accounting (worst mistake ever). I am currently studying the GMAT, but i don't know whats my target score since my circumstance is very different from a typical applicant's circumstance. I have no accounting internship experiences, but i'm planning to get one (local cpa firm for volunteer work or internship) after i am done with the GMAT.
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I definitely understand your struggle. I had a similar GPA and had a late change of heart on what I wanted to do for my career. I was still able to get into a top 10 school with a little luck and good experiences during my year after undergraduate. Your GMAT score probably needs to be at the very least 700, but what schools are you looking to apply to specifically?
Getting work in accounting would be good, but just make sure that you are able to gain some sort of professional experience if the accounting internship/volunteering falls through for some reason. If you have the time/resources, take or retake some intro accounting courses at a local school (community colleges work too) and just absolutely crush it. I had a low grade in one early accounting course that I neglected in favor of other courses so I retook it to show that I was capable of doing well in it.
I hope my reply for you was helpful.smithclarkson01 wrote:I definitely understand your struggle. I had a similar GPA and had a late change of heart on what I wanted to do for my career. I was still able to get into a top 10 school with a little luck and good experiences during my year after undergraduate. Your GMAT score probably needs to be at the very least 700, but what schools are you looking to apply to specifically?amzounslide95 wrote:I have very similar experience like yours in terms of the BA degree but I think as long as you have background in economics then your transition to accounting should be very smooth.
As for the GPA, if you score high in the GMAT, then that would be great advantage.
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Getting work in accounting would be good, but just make sure that you are able to gain some sort of professional experience if the accounting internship/volunteering falls through for some reason. If you have the time/resources, take or retake some intro accounting courses at a local school (community colleges work too) and just absolutely crush it. I had a low grade in one early accounting course that I neglected in favor of other courses so I retook it to show that I was capable of doing well in it.
Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it
Thanks.
Hey i am facing some issues would you please help me outsmithclarkson01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pmI hope my reply for you was helpful.smithclarkson01 wrote:I definitely understand your struggle. I had a similar GPA and had a late change of heart on what I wanted to do for my career. I was still able to get into a top 10 school with a little luck and good experiences during my year after undergraduate. Your GMAT score probably needs to be at the very least 700, but what schools are you looking to apply to specifically?amzounslide95 wrote:I have very similar experience like yours in terms of the BA degree but I think as long as you have background in economics then your transition to accounting should be very smooth.
As for the GPA, if you score high in the GMAT, then that would be great advantage.
Getting work in accounting would be good, but just make sure that you are able to gain some sort of professional experience if the accounting internship/volunteering falls through for some reason. If you have the time/resources, take or retake some intro accounting courses at a local school (community colleges work too) and just absolutely crush it. I had a low grade in one early accounting course that I neglected in favor of other courses so I retook it to show that I was capable of doing well in it.
Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it
Thanks.
What issue? Please be clear.pinknemo13 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pmHey i am facing some issues would you please help me outsmithclarkson01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pmI hope my reply for you was helpful.smithclarkson01 wrote:
I definitely understand your struggle. I had a similar GPA and had a late change of heart on what I wanted to do for my career. I was still able to get into a top 10 school with a little luck and good experiences during my year after undergraduate. Your GMAT score probably needs to be at the very least 700, but what schools are you looking to apply to specifically?
Getting work in accounting would be good, but just make sure that you are able to gain some sort of professional experience if the accounting internship/volunteering falls through for some reason. If you have the time/resources, take or retake some intro accounting courses at a local school (community colleges work too) and just absolutely crush it. I had a low grade in one early accounting course that I neglected in favor of other courses so I retook it to show that I was capable of doing well in it.
Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it
Thanks.
What is clear is that he/she would have figured it out since it was more than a month agononiaunty4 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:58 amWhat issue? Please be clear.pinknemo13 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pmHey i am facing some issues would you please help me outsmithclarkson01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pm
I hope my reply for you was helpful.
Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it
Thanks.
Students who have lower GPAs should be prepared to take the GRE or GMAT to gain acceptance into a graduate program. They should also reach out to graduate admissions, who can help put them in touch with faculty
You should inquire directly with the admissions consultants.
You'll ask directly. They will guide you better.EastWood123 wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2016 10:44 amI know Beatthegmat forum is mainly for MBA, but i need seriously help on getting into a good MSA program. I would really appreciate it if someone can provide me with some advises. I graduated from a very good accounting university with a degree in Economics(not accounting). I have a very low gpa 2.8/4.0 with an even lower economics GPA (major GPA). During my freshmen to junior year, i have changed my major 4 times. From engineering to biology to chemistry and to Economics in. By the time i realized i wanted to do accounting it was already too late, because i was already in my junior year and my GPA was too low to transfer into my university's undergraduate business school for accounting. Thus, I changed my major to Economics, thinking it was somewhat related to accounting (worst mistake ever). I am currently studying the GMAT, but i don't know whats my target score since my circumstance is very different from a typical applicant's circumstance. I have no accounting internship experiences, but i'm planning to get one (local cpa firm for volunteer work or internship) after i am done with the GMAT.
I had a very similar experience to you in terms of the BA degree, but I believe your transfer to accounting should go quite well as long as you have a background in economics.
If you perform well on the GMAT, it will be very advantageous for your GPA.
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I hope you found my response to be useful.pinknemo13 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pmHey i am facing some issues would you please help me outsmithclarkson01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pmI hope my reply for you was helpful. showforapk.com/showbox-for-iphonesmithclarkson01 wrote:
I definitely understand your struggle. I had a similar GPA and had a late change of heart on what I wanted to do for my career. I was still able to get into a top 10 school with a little luck and good experiences during my year after undergraduate. Your GMAT score probably needs to be at the very least 700, but what schools are you looking to apply to specifically?
Getting work in accounting would be good, but just make sure that you are able to gain some sort of professional experience if the accounting internship/volunteering falls through for some reason. If you have the time/resources, take or retake some intro accounting courses at a local school (community colleges work too) and just absolutely crush it. I had a low grade in one early accounting course that I neglected in favor of other courses so I retook it to show that I was capable of doing well in it.
Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it
Thanks.
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