MBA Chances - 2 Fs & 2Ds on transcript
I am in my final year of University with a 3.3 GPA. I had a 3.7+ in first, second, fourth year. (made deans list those 3 years as well).
During third year I was going through some personal problems and was also super burnt out and that had a negative impact on my GPA (2 Fs and 2Ds). How would that be perceived by business schools?
I was also in a hard program (Computer Science and BBA double degree). I did multiple internships in consulting at Deloitte, and one internship in back office finance at a bulge bracket, passed CFA level 1 and 2 during my undergrad, started my own company, and I am about to file a patent in clean energy (I will file it before I apply to grad school).
Do you think I have a shot at a deferred M7 MBA if I manage to get a 750+ GMAT (I look a mock and got 760 so I think I should be able to get atleast 750 after preparing for a few months)
The deferred admission MBA programs would probably prefer to wait and see a longer track record of you on your feet and performing. In other words, your chances at the deferred programs are poor, even with a high GMAT, but good if you apply after a few years of on-the-job growth, a strong final year in college, and yes with a high GMAT. A few A's in post-college classes or perhaps the CFA if relevant to your goals will also help.
For more on overcoming a low GPA, or even a serious dip in grades, please see https://www.accepted.com/lowgpa</a">5 As for Your Low GPA. .
Best, Linda
In your opinion, would it make sense to blanket apply to top 10 MBA?
Similar situation graduating with a 3.5 GPA and 770 GMAT.
Sam,
Are you asking about deferred admission programs or regular MBA programs? Did you also have 2 Fs and 2Ds because of personal issues, but still managed to end up with a 3.5? Were the poor grades also in your junior year? Or were they earlier?
bump - similar situation would like to know more
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