sunnyjassal

Hello,

I have been wanting to MBA for a while and have been studing for the GMAT. I have 4 years of experience but my undergraduate GPA is horrible. When I say horrible, its bad.

When I started to study for the GMAT my thinking was that I will just apply to any business school and see if i get accepted.

What I would like to know is if I score 630 or above on the GMAT:

1. What are my chances to get into a MBA program?
2. What are my chances to get in a top or decent MBA program?

Thank you for your help in advance.

VectorWega

It's hard to say without knowing what the GPA was. I'll assume it was around a 2.0

Your chances of getting into an MBA program are about 100%. There are some really bad programs who will accept anyone with a pulse.

Your chances at getting into a good MBA program are not that good. It partially depends on the type of work experience you have though. Also, I'd shoot for a 700 on the GMAT. Not sure if that is possible for you, but that would alleviate a lot of the concerns about your GPA.

Japher

I got a 670, had around a 2.0, and got into a good MBA program (not top 20, but not UofPheonix). I have an engineering degree, 8 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility for Fortune 100 companies, and excellent references.

It's not impossible, but it ain't easy.

gellino

A 2.0 GPA in engineering isn't exactly the same as a 2.0 GPA in history.

VectorWega

It's not. However, in the eyes of the admissions staff a 2.0 in engineering is still going to bring the average GPA of the incoming class down as much as a 2.0 in history. IMO, it's not easy with a 2.0 in anything.

Japher

Yeah, but my years in industry has taught me how to effectively get what I want. When I started the admissions process I never thought I would get into the school I will be attending. However, persistance and a well thought out plan of execution got me there.

To the OP; I would ask the program that you want to attend what you have to do to get admitted. Lay your cards on the table and be blunt. Most schools won't just say "sorry, you're screwed", the top schools might, but not most. When they give you feedback take it, and do whatever they suggest. Take more courses in whatever brought your gpa down to show that you can and have improved, work for more responsibility in your job, retake the GMAT, etc... whatever. Actions speak louder than words.

sunnyjassal

First of all thank you for your honest reply.

Regarding my GPA yes, it is 2.0 in computer science and I have been working for last 4 years as a lead programmer. I know I can get very good recommendations and hopefully will do well on GMAT at the end of this month.

From what I have read I understand that my chances are bad to get into a decent MBA program because of my GPA. My major concern is that I plan to do MBA full time and would like to get the most out of it. I would hate to quit work and pursue MBA from a school that is not worth it.

Does anyone know how Baruch ranks in MBA programs? Or can suggest not the top programs but decent programs?

Thanks.

asianl6

my overall gpa was just over 2.0, did horrible in engineering courses and pretty bad in my major (economics, 2.6-ish) at a top 50 school.

I was a quantitative analyst for a small investment research firm for 2 yrs and then later worked for a small hedge fund (3yr) and is now worth close to 8 figures. I am now unemployed and is considering mba.

so far i have 720 GMAT and is planning to complete the 8 courses finance certificate at UCB extension (for my alternative transcript)

so, how much will that UCB program help (let's say i work hard and get a 3.6 average) and do i have a chance to get into Stanford b-school.

cbreeze

It is almost impossible to gauge chances for admission to Stanford MBA program, even for someone with 770 GMAT and 4.0 GPA. Good luck.

asianl6

I understand what you are saying. But then, I'm wondering if by seeing my undergraduate record, they would automatically send my app to the trash.