Improve chances of getting into NYU Gallatin for someone with a bad undergrad

Graduate School
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<p>Assuming I have a good statement & creative/unique idea and purpose of study.</p>

<p>I’m more worried about my undergrad school and how it will affect me. I come from a really small/not well known school that is rated in the 500’s. I scored a 3.1 GPA. I know bad bad. However, I’ve done some nice stuff at work, have has employment in my field since I graduated and I think I can get decent recommendations. I’m also living in NYC, working in my field and competing with most people who went to A+ schools.</p>

<p>I myself am (I think) a unique blend of a person both personally and professionally. </p>

<p>What are other things I can do to improve my chances? Should I take classes at NYU of courses I did bad in in undergrad to prove I’m capable? I’m also thinking of taking the GRE even if its not required.</p>

<p>Are there any Advisors that can help me along the way? How do I find them?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>In fact, a good GRE score will help you out; they will then see that your not-that-great undergrad has not hurt you.</p>

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<p>The fact that your school is not well-known doesn’t matter.</p>

<p>You could take some graduate courses in your interest area to prove that you can handle graduate-level courses.</p>

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<p>What will you be studying? I don’t think you should waste time retaking classes you already took as an undergrad. Instead that classes that are more advanced.</p>