Older student seeks advice on grad school

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<p>HELP…I need some advice!</p>

<p>I graduated from high school in 1989. I went to college for five years after graduation and never applied myself and, consequently, made terrible grades (GPA of 2.44). After a break of nearly ten years, I returned to school in 2005 and will finally graduate with my bachelors degree in May 2009 at the ripe old age of 37. Because of my poor performance in my early 20s, when I graduate next spring, I will have a cumulative GPA of around 2.95 (My GPA since I returned to school is about a 3.60). </p>

<p>Here is my concern…I am planning on applying to some of the country’s top business schools for graduate school, but I am not sure that they will even notice me once they see a GPA of 2.95. Can anyone give me some advice on how good my chances are of being accepted? </p>

<p>I have been working professionally in the real estate industry as an appraiser and as an analyst for the last four years.</p>

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<p>I don’t know what your chances of being accepted are, but I know that business schools are much more interested in having students with business experience than students with none. My guess is that they will be willing to overlook your earlier grades. I would contact the admissions offices of some of the schools you are interested in and ask them your question. Excellent references from your current business associates can probably go a long way also. I would also study hard for whatever tests business schools require. Also, try posting your question on the business school forum.</p>