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by gpb14 » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:09 pm
I'm sure this is not a new question, but thought I'd share my story for some insight. I am planning to apply to several Top 10 schools this fall and am concerned that my UG GPA is lower than average. However, I feel like I've overcome any concerns schools my have from my academic potential due to the information below. Would you say that's a far assumption? (Obviously there are many other aspects to an application but this is what I feel is the weakest part).

UG GPA: 3.1 from a top 5 engineering school (3.5 in last 2 years and 3.5 within major)
GMAT: 760 (49Q, 45V), only took once
Will have 5 years work experience in consulting at matriculation.

Should I stop worrying about my GPA?
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by vineeshp » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:44 pm
I think you should. :)

You have an excellent GMAT, good experience. If you can submit excellent essays and have some extracurriculars to show for, then GPA can be overcome.

From what I have heard, you can also take a course in basics accounting/Statistics/Finance/Economics before applying and cover for your GPA.
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Just telling you what I know and think. I am not the expert. :)
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by gpb14 » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:01 am
vineeshp wrote:From what I have heard, you can also take a course in basics accounting/Statistics/Finance/Economics before applying and cover for your GPA.
Good call vineeshp. However, I neither want to take an additional course nor feel like I have the time to with a traveling job.
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by money9111 » Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:22 pm
lolol yes... stop worrying! trust me... there's no need to worry.
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