CFA candidate + NGO + PE + low GPA

[thepoet]

I'd written a post a year ago, and since my profile has changed. I'd like to get your opinion on my viability for a top 5 MBA.

Female, Minority, 26
Graduated: UofT, 2012
GPA: 2.95 [Half of courses are 3.7+, half are poor)
GMAT: Not yet written (IQ:130)
CFA: Level 2 Candidate
Work Experience: Close to 2 years in Investor Relations for a HedgeFund Administrator. Just started a Private Equity internship (as an Associate) at a small firm (2 months in).
Extra Curricular: Have two NGO's. One of which led me to speak at the European Parliament on Human Rights issues. Have held media events internationally, highly focused on a particular cause. Have a website of creative social art projects.

Low GPA: Studied Life Sciences for the first 2 years, which I despised (coerced by parents to pursue Medicine)

Thank you.

[Stacy Blackman]

Hi thepoet,

Thanks for your post. In regards to your application, your GPA is low for some of the programs you are considering. I recommend you read this case study of a candidate with a sub 3.0 GPA who was accepted into a top MBA program. It should provide insight for your application: https://www.stacyblackman.com/client-stories/

We also provide free school specific advice for the programs you are considering here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/business-school-hub/

Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team