Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: how helpful is building an alternative transcript
PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:05 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:50 am
Posts: 1
I have a low gpa ~2.8 with F's and repeats in biology and am now wrapping up taking 4 classes at the local community college.
Classes:
Business Stat
Micro Econ
Advanced Finance
Securities Investment

I sould be getting all A's in these classes

I know my gpa is dismal but asfar as undergrad GPa is concerned how mitigating can an alternative transcript be?
Work exp is 3 years managing a small business and 1.5 at a top hollywood talent agency (wth progression)
Gmat estimate ~700

medium strong extrac.

what schools should i be shooting for?

Any help is appreciated!

Omar


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: how helpful is building an alternative transcript
PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:04 am 
Offline

Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:29 pm
Posts: 26
In your case, an alternate transcript could definitely strengthen your application - especially if you can earn A's in classes that are typically part of an MBA curriculum. You need a solid GMAT score in addition to your alternate transcript in order to be competitive. Additionally, you should use your optional essay to explain why your undergraduate GPA is so low (any mitigating circumstances, what you learned from the experience, etc). The schools you choose apply to depend upon your plans post graduation (since different programs have different strengths) as well as your geographic preferences.

_________________
_________________
Scottie Winslow | Admissions Consultant | Elite GMAT Preparation and Admissions Consulting | http://www.VeritasPrep.com


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
cron