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WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD I CHOSE WITH A BAD GPA?

Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:01 pm
by hni
I am going to study year 3 the following semester.
But my major GPA now is 2.25
If I can get a higher GPA after year 3, say about 2.6
which scool can I applied?
and which graudaute school will consider
the final semester more significantly? As it contains more
difficult courses with contents including the courses taken before
thanks

Re: WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD I CHOSE WITH A BAD GPA?

Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:36 pm
by grae313
The vast majority of graduate schools require a minimum gpa of 3.0. I'm not sure which schools do not require this, but I would be looking at small state schools. You'll probably have much better chances if you take a year or two extra, retake some classes, and get your gpa above 3.0.

Re: WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD I CHOSE WITH A BAD GPA?

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:02 am
by hni
thanks for your reply ~
I just want to know more that do anyone here had got offers from some low-ranked university ?
Help me...

Re: WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD I CHOSE WITH A BAD GPA?

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:19 am
by geshi
Like Grae said, most programs require a 3.0 undergrad GPA. Off the top of my head I believe UW-Milwaukee and Northern Illinois U only require a 2.75 min GPA. I don't think Iowa State and Michigan State have a min GPA requirement.

Check out http://www.gradschoolshopper.com/ to search for more schools. Pick a location then start looking at schools in that state. Probably best to look at schools you've never heard of because they're more likely to have a lower GPA (or no GPA) requirement.

Good luck!