Very low undergrad GPA, high Masters GPA

ILikeLizards
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:49:10 +0000

Hi, just so you know, a high masters GPA can do you a lot of good. I had an okay GPA from undergrad, but had the highest GPA in my masters program. I’m now going to the top school in my field for a PhD. You should definitely explain the GPA in your application material.

However, you may want to reconsider getting a second masters in the exact same field. That becomes redundant. However, if you find something related to get the second masters in, it can greatly improve your chances. E.g. a person with a dual masters in say chemical and biological engineering who wants to pursue a PhD in one of the fields, but in a manner that combines both, would be significantly favored over other candidates. I assume you want a PhD to be a university professor? PhD’s are the most competitive degree by far, good luck!