Only one alternative-transcript course?

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hcueva: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 36; Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:44 am; Location: Mexico; Thanked: 2 times; GMAT Score:760

by hcueva » Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:04 am

Hi there,

I'm targeting top schools. I have a 760 GMAT and fairly good extracurriculars and WE, but my GPA kinda sucks (3.2-3.3, electronics engineering).

I decided to take two courses in Bekerley Extension School (marketing and accounting). I just finished marketing and I got an A, but I'm reeeally struggling with accounting, and I'm not sure I will manage to get an A on that one.

I think I can still drop the accounting course, therefore guaranteeing that my transcript will look nice with an A in marketing, but then my transcript will consist of only ONE class.

Which one is worse: an alternative transcript with one A and one B+ (or potentially worse), or an alternative transcript with one A and nothing else?

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:04 am

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by Lisa Anderson » Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:21 am

Dear hcueva,

If you believe you can earn a B or higher in the accounting class, then I think you should stick it out and try to earn the highest grade possible. Admissions committees would prefer to see a more quantitative course. Additionally, it will not look bad to earn a B or better in the course.

On a related note, your 3.2/3.2 in engineering does not suck. It will be viewed as a solid/competitive GPA for an engineering degree and your high GMAT further shows your aptitude for business school.

Good luck,
Lisa

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hcueva: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 36; Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:44 am; Location: Mexico; Thanked: 2 times; GMAT Score:760

by hcueva » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:46 am

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your quick reply.

I do think I can get a B or above. I just had this idea that an alternative transcript was only worth it if one got only A's. But I'll go for it and try my best.

Thanks again!

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