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by stizzi » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:13 am
I was accepted into one of the Big 4 after my 2nd year at the University of Toronto. After which I was guaranteed a position to start at the Big 4 firm in audit upon completion and all I had to do was pass my courses. My grades went from a CGPA of 3.5 (as of the end of 2nd year), to a CGPA of 2.8 at the end of my 4 years.

I have written the CKE, SOA and UFE and have obtained my Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA equivalent) designation.

I'm now having a dilemma... I want to get into one of the top 10 MBA schools in the U.S.

I know I can score well on the GMATs, I did plenty of mocks and these questions are my strong suit. Is there even a point though? With my low 2.8 CGPA, will a high GMAT topped with my CA designation count for anything for getting into one of the top 10 MBA schools in the US?

Please let me know your thoughts. I'm at a point in my career where I have to make a decision on whether I will be doing my MBA or not. I really don't want to waste all this time studying, writing to end up not being able to get into one of the top 10 MBA schools in the U.S.

CGPA after 2nd year: 3.5
CGPA after 4th year: 2.8
GMAT ~ 700 (likely)
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by stizzi » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:18 am
I'd like to add that a 2.8 at U of T is the equivalent to a B- to B grade level.

Also - my undergrad degree was a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Specialist) and I made the Economics Honour Roll (2nd year)
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by MBAPrepAdvantage » Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:22 pm
A top 10 MBA school is uncertain because you would have to explain to the admissions committee why you did badly and why that characteristic should not cause them to adversely evaluate your candidacy. In other words, it is not the 2.8 that is the problem it is that you had greater ability and "coasted". So, what would make the admissions committee think that you wouldn't "coast" at their school in terms of say leadership in student clubs?

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by Jon@Admissionado » Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:11 pm
I agree.
"Laziness" just doesn't cut it as a good excuse.
It's like in school, they wanna hear a good reason.
Let's see what else you can cook up from the various and sundry facts in your life.
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