Unusual question about GPA

Dear Vadim,

Schools will scrutinize your transcript, so it will be noted that you failed the class, you repeated the class, and how you did in the class the second time. They will also look to see how the school treats the retake in terms of GPA calculation and note that the second grade is used, but not the first. I would not say this will have a significant impact on your evaluation as an applicant--you will not be rejected just because you failed this one course. However, it will be weighed with any other evidence in your application of your ability to handle the rigor of business school. Thus if there is other evidence to suggest you will struggle with coursework, particularly quantitative coursework, then failing a class and earning only a B or C the second time adds to the concern. If there is other evidence showing that this one failed course was an anomaly, then it will be viewed as such and not greatly affect your evaluation.

Good luck,
Lisa