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Low GPA

by jsmith » Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:22 am
I have a low GPA. Although i am working hard at scoring high on the GMAT, i am also considering taking some courses to not only improve my chance of getting admitted, but also my chance of getting a scholarship.
I am considering getting a certification as i think this would help me professionally than taking some senior-level undergraduate classes. I am looking at the Project Management Professional-PMP(Project Management Institute), Financial Risk Manager-FRM(Global Association of Risk Professionals) or a certification course in Financial Management or Project leadership from eCornell.
Which of these, if any do you think will impact the most on my candidacy?
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by Cindy Tokumitsu » Mon May 03, 2010 5:29 am
Hello,

It sounds like you're taking all the right steps proactively to address the low GPA.

Any of those certifications would be beneficial. Which would be best depends on the specifics of your situation. First, which one would be most relevant to your goals? Second, which one would best complement your coursework? The answers to these questions should yield the answer to your question. Good luck!

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by jsmith » Wed May 12, 2010 12:16 am
Thank you.