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rakkey1: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 13; Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 12:42 am

by rakkey1 » Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:43 pm

Hi,

I was registering an appointment for GMAT when I found that my percentage score of 54% in undergrad was equivalent to a CGPA score of 0.4. Since my graduation in 2006, I have a total work experience of over 3 years. I do not have much of extra curricular activities to show, however, I have been among the top performers during my 3 years experience. I am worried about how detrimental would this to my application to B-schools. Also, how can I work to show that I am still a good candidate for the course?

Request urgent help on this.

Thanks,
Vineet

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by Stacey Oyler » Thu Jun 10, 2010 1:46 pm

Hi,

Thanks for your post. First off, are you sure you did the conversation to the US GPA scale correct? Secondly, what is the reason for your GPA? Did you work full time? Did something else take up your time during undergrad? You'll want to have a sound explanation for this and will need to include this explanation in your applications. Lastly, you'll need to score exceptionally well on the GMAT in order to mitigate your GPA. I also encourage you to enroll in several courses such as statistics and accounting and earn A's.

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Stacey

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rakkey1: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 13; Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 12:42 am

by rakkey1 » Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:19 am

The conversion itself is causing confusion to me. I saw the conversion chart on mba.com while registering an appointment.
The table is as below:

Can you please advise under which bracket would I fall?

Your help is highly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Vineet

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by Stacey Oyler » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:11 pm

Hi,

What was the total grade scale? In other words, was your 54% considered an "F" on your schools' grade system? Where did you go to school?

Thanks,

Stacey

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rakkey1: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 13; Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 12:42 am

by rakkey1 » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:04 pm

I graduated from University of Delhi, India. 54% is considered to be second division.

Regards,
Vineet

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by Stacey Oyler » Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:21 pm

Hi,

Sorry for the delay. I was on vacation last week. In regard to your situation, bschools have a calibration system in place for GPAs from non US schools. The system is based in the competitiveness of the school and major and correlates with the grading scale for that particular country. Yours will not likely be interpreted as an F. No need to worry.

Best,

Stacey

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by rakkey1 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:44 am

Thanks Stacey for your response. Needed one more favour from you. Since GMAT scores are valid for 5 years, is it better if I take GMAT in September and apply for B-schools next year? This would give me time to consider some short term courses and improve on my extra-curricular activities. What do you suggest?

Appreciate your help!

Thanks,
Vineet

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by Stacey Oyler » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:04 am

Hi,

I think that is a great idea. Plus, should your initial GMAT score not be exactly what you'd like it to be, you will have plenty of time to retake it.

Best of luck,

Stacey

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rakkey1: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 13; Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 12:42 am

by rakkey1 » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:58 pm

Thanks a lot Stacey.. Your help is highly appreciated!!

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by Stacey Oyler » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:37 am

My pleasure!

Stacey

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