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racergurlpink
12-11-2008, 02:29 AM
Hi

I went to a very good liberal arts college. However, I completed messed up my academic career there by being unorganized and overall distracted. As a result, my cumulative GPA is a 2.7. However, my GPA in major in a 3.2. I do have one F from my first year of college, but mainly a bunch of C's and more B's, and 5 A's.

My GMAT score is a 680 and my GRE verbal is also 680 with my math at 660.

I would preferably like to enroll in an MPA/MBA dual degree program at a top university (Yale, Berkeley, Hopkins etc.), but dont know if I have a good shot at anything because of my low GPA. I have over 2 years of work experience, and I am taking evening part-time classes at USDA to boost my transcript (I expect an A in these classes).

Do you think I shouldnt even bother trying for top schools on account of my GPA? When I review most MBA program sites, it seems like the GPA cut off is a big deal, and I barely like most of them.

firefly85
01-13-2009, 01:13 AM
I think you do have a chance, but I also think that you should find some "backup" or "safety" schools as well, which everyone really needs. I'm not an expert on MPA/MBA's by any means, just trying to use some common sense. I would also suggest concentrating your statement of purpose on how you have figured out what you want to do and gotten your act together since your earlier educational difficulties. Also try to go on interviews if they are available, it would make a good impression. Good luck!

athurart09
08-31-2010, 08:51 AM
I think you do have a chance, but I also think that you should find some "backup" or "safety" schools as well, which everyone really needs. I'm not an expert on MPA/MBA's by any means, just trying to use some common sense. I would also suggest concentrating your statement of purpose on how you have figured out what you want to do and gotten your act together since your earlier educational difficulties. Also try to go on interviews if they are available, it would make a good impression. Good luck!

I also think so.