Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

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EastWood123: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:39 pm

by EastWood123 » Fri May 06, 2016 10:44 am

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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by godiherbal » Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:27 pm

You should ask the admissions consultants directly.

amzounslide95: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:38 am

Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

by amzounslide95 » Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:57 am

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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by smithclarkson01 » Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:58 pm

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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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.

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by smithclarkson01 » Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pm

smithclarkson01 wrote:
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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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.

Do let me know if you need more help or suggestions on any topic. I am always up for it

Thanks.

pinknemo13: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:14 am

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by pinknemo13 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pm

smithclarkson01 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pm

smithclarkson01 wrote:
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.

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.

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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noniaunty4: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:59 am

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by noniaunty4 » Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:58 am

pinknemo13 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pm

smithclarkson01 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pm

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.
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.
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gentvenus: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 59; Joined: Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:49 am

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by gentvenus » Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:08 pm

noniaunty4 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:58 am

pinknemo13 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pm

smithclarkson01 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.
Hey i am facing some issues would you please help me out
What issue? Please be clear.

What is clear is that he/she would have figured it out since it was more than a month ago

airboneone: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:27 am

Re: Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

by airboneone » Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:07 am

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

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Re: Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

by sonalford » Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:47 pm

You should inquire directly with the admissions consultants.

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Re: Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

by osmosoom » Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:53 pm

EastWood123 wrote: ↑
Fri May 06, 2016 10:44 am
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 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.

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Re: Low low gpa, but wants to enrol in an MSA programme, but wants to get into a school for MSA

by RubyBourgault » Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:24 pm

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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by RubyBourgault » Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:04 pm

pinknemo13 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:39 pm

smithclarkson01 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:12 pm

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.
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Re: Low gpa, but wants to get into a school for MSA

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