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<p>That’s not really true - some “top” schools (including Ivies) are well-known for grade inflation. But a 2.4 is mediocre no matter what school you attended.</p>
<p>You need to look at Web sites for programs you’re interested in attending, and figure out what their minimum standards for admission are. As I said, many graduate schools have a hard floor of 3.0 or 2.5, below which it is difficult or impossible to be admitted without special dispensation. You’ll need to find schools where no such policy exists… likely to be directional state Us and the like.</p>
<p>Your other option would be to enroll as a non-degree student, take a couple classes and use your performances in those courses to prove your ability as a graduate student.</p>