Hi,
Before I move onto my question, let me give you a brief background.
I have been a straight A student in school. In college, I got more focussed on my extra curricular activities. I held major leadership roles in these extra curricular activities like club secretary and team captain. I also play in my college band and have won many competitions. My social service activities are numerous in and outside college. This led me to not do very well in my academics. I even failed one subject in my 4th semester, though I have cleared it now. But the F grade still reflects on my transcript. My GMAT score is mediocre, 640, but at aiming for a 700+ in my next attempt. Also, I have two summer internships, in my chosen career path, under my belt and have excellent recommendations from both employers.
Right now, I am planning to work for two years and then start applying to universities.
I was wondering -
1. If my GPA and transcript would be a major sticking point while I am applying to MBA universities in the US?
2. How much importance does the admissions committee give to GPA when looking at the all round application?
3. Is there a way I could justify the grades in my transcript? Maybe by getting a great GMAT score.
Thanks!
Before I move onto my question, let me give you a brief background.
I have been a straight A student in school. In college, I got more focussed on my extra curricular activities. I held major leadership roles in these extra curricular activities like club secretary and team captain. I also play in my college band and have won many competitions. My social service activities are numerous in and outside college. This led me to not do very well in my academics. I even failed one subject in my 4th semester, though I have cleared it now. But the F grade still reflects on my transcript. My GMAT score is mediocre, 640, but at aiming for a 700+ in my next attempt. Also, I have two summer internships, in my chosen career path, under my belt and have excellent recommendations from both employers.
Right now, I am planning to work for two years and then start applying to universities.
I was wondering -
1. If my GPA and transcript would be a major sticking point while I am applying to MBA universities in the US?
2. How much importance does the admissions committee give to GPA when looking at the all round application?
3. Is there a way I could justify the grades in my transcript? Maybe by getting a great GMAT score.
Thanks!
