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Work experience: IT support in a fortune 500 company (2 year)

GMAT: 720(Q50,V37).

Master: Acturial science in USA. Current GPA 3.7

Undergraduate degree: Computer Science in a HKUST
(2005 graduated)with GPA 2.3.(class ranking: around 30/60)

extracurricular activities:
Team member in two sport teams anf have taken part in competition for the university.


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Can anyone give me some suggestion to explain or compensate my GPA in undergradue degree?

In fact, GPA in my previous University is low in general, Ususally, we get a 'C+' if our score is average. Moreover, I have put lot of time in sport teams when I am undergraude student. Should I use these reason to explain my low GPA?

Also, Master in Financial Engineering extremely foucs on Math. Should I take a GRE sub Math to compensate the low GPA?

Thank you very much

I am not very familiar with MFE programs however your current GPA is definitely an asset. Whatever your explanation for your lower undergrad GPA, be sure you are honest and also demonstrate what you learned from the situation (ie. better time management, ability to prioritize, etc.)

VP_MBA Expert wrote:I am not very familiar with MFE programs however your current GPA is definitely an asset. Whatever your explanation for your lower undergrad GPA, be sure you are honest and also demonstrate what you learned from the situation (ie. better time management, ability to prioritize, etc.)

After I discussed with others, I found that MBA seem to be more suitable for me. Is it possible for me to entry a top 15 MBA program?
Thank you very much

Given your high current GPA, your undergrad GPA should not be a major issue however you may still need to explain it in your optional essays. If you write strong essays, provide great LORs and a good interview then you should be competitive for a top 15 program.

VP_MBA Expert wrote:Given your high current GPA, your undergrad GPA should not be a major issue however you may still need to explain it in your optional essays. If you write strong essays, provide great LORs and a good interview then you should be competitive for a top 15 program.

Thank you for your reply,
I think that I can get much better if I retake the gmat,
so what kind of university can I apply if I can get a 750 in next time?
Thank you