GOOD GMAT SCORE V\S BAD GPA

[nikhil007]

hello ,

i will be applying HBS 2+2 this summer. i am yet to give GMAT.
MY EXTRA CURRICULUM is good. but only one factor that holds me back is low GPA.
WHAT ARE CHANCES IF I SCORE EXCELLENT IN GMAT?
CAN A GOOD GMAT SCORE HIDE MY BAD GPA ?
PLEASE HELP ME. I AM IN GREAT CONFUSION WHETHER TO APPLY OR NOT?
YOUR HELP WOULD BE IMMENSELY APPRECIATED
WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY

NIKHIL
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[Lisa Anderson]

Dear Nikhil,

With a low GPA, you will definitely need a high GMAT score. However, the HBS 2+2 program will have strong candidates with exceptional GMAT and GPA numbers. Depending on how the rest of your profile looks, you might still be competitive with a high GMAT despite your GPA. I would encourage you to research the program thoroughly, including talking to the admissions office, to determine how competitive you will be.

Good luck,
Lisa

[nikhil007]

thanx for reply
i am from a regional engineering college YCCE India.
my GPA IS 65.87%
AND I QUIET CONFIDENT ABOUT SCORING 730+ IN GMAT
I AM REALLY PREPARING HARD FOR THE TOEFL .
i am certified SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT,and know basic GERMAN LANGUAGE

I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS
1-I KNOW MY GPA IS POOR, BUT WHAT THINGS I SHOULD DO TO STAND OUT FROM OTHERS? )
2- AFTER DOING ALL THIS STUFF WHETHER I SHOULD APPLY OR U FRANKLY TELL ME ?