Did horrible on exam

MiamiDAP
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:31:40 +0000

"Something to else to keep in mind as a business major: Neither employers nor business schools will care about this grade. They care about the skills and experience you bring to a job. If you apply to an MBA program, they want to know what you accomplished professionally since graduating. "

Well, OP does not know the grade yet. As of now, it could be an “A”
Another point, I was asked about my UG GPA after close to 30 years of experience and having MBA. You never know, different complanies have different policies. I did not remember my GPA any more and told them that. I also told them that I graduated Magna Cum Laude, which I clearly remember, so that they can estimate if they want. It was not the reason for the offer. however, it is nice to brag at least about something during interview. Remember, interview is just a sales pitch, you are selling yourself, the more positive points you have, the better your chances.
Again, at the time that I applied to MBA, it was no such thing as having any kind of accomplishments. I just took GMAT. But again, I did not apply to top programs either. I have been working full time and decided to get an MBA only because employer was paying, I did not need another degree, I had a collection of them by that time. I believe also that if you have a very higg GPA, you can afford a lower GMAT score as admission is based on combination, but that also could have changed.
I also believe that one bad grade is not the end of the world by no measure. however, it is worthwhile to learn from this experience if indeed the grade is low.