Very low undergrad GPA, high Masters GPA

HoustonTeacher
Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:44:12 +0000

I am very interested in getting into a M.Ed program at a top 25 school if possible but I am unsure of what I’m looking at. My undergraduate grade point average was a trainwreck, due mainly to poverty and working full time to support my family. My final undergrad grade point average was a 2.1. After earning a bachelors I received my Texas teacher certification and became a teacher. Once I actually started making a living wage my grades improved. I have completed a 33 hour Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from Louisiana College with a 4.0. I have also taught high school for two years, winning teacher of the year for my department and I currently have the leadership position as a grade level chair. I am wondering if my GPA will eliminate from consideration right off and if it does not, then what do I need to score on the GRE to get into a top program?