Hi Swishsam,

Thanks for your message. In general, an admissions team will focus on your entire undergraduate transcript. However, an upward trend in your transcript is important, and it is something you can address in your personal essays.

A low overall GPA may raise a red flag for an admissions committee, but there are ways to address this. By taking a few classes now, you can help to offset some of their concerns. While straight A's in post-undergraduate courses will not erase your original transcript, you can demonstrate that you have the ability to excel academically, that you have identified a weakness and are making an effort to rectify it, that you are committed to learning, and that you can balance multiple commitments successfully. All of this can help mitigate the damage done by poor undergraduate performance. In addition, part of their concern is not linked to your academic abilities, but to your commitment to academics, your drive and your ability to handle a full schedule.

For your second question, in general admissions teams will focus more on your most recent education.

I hope the above is of help. If you'd like, we also provide free 30 minute phone consultations here: https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/

Cheers,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team