Dear zuma012007,

It is not impossible to get into a top 30 MBA program with a 2.66 GPA, but there are certainly things you will need to do to make that happen. First, you will need to score well on the GMAT to help mitigate your GPA and demonstrate your academic aptitude. I would think anything over a 680 would be best and over a 710 would be most competitive. Since you did well in your quantitative coursework, that will also reflect well. You will also need to have a great set of essays and recommendations as well as have a strong interview. You don't mention anything about your work experience, so that is another area that could be a concern. You need to have solid, quality work experience showing progression and accomplishments/contributions to your organization. I highly encourage you to do some additional research on the MBA admissions process to gain a clear idea of what you need to do to present a strong, overall application.

As for whether or not to do a biostatistic program, I guess that depends on your career goals and if that makes sense for your career plan. If it is a degree that you feel you need for your career goals, then it might be worth considering. If not, then it might not be worth the additional investment of resources.

Good luck,
Lisa