Given the choice between study abroad/double major/impressive GPA/internships/impressive extracurriculars, what would the best combination of choices?
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posted by R a c h e l
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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PhD application time: I'm applyling to PhD programs in the social sciences after completing my Master's. My grad school GPA is very good. My undergraduate GPA isn't. Will this matter? Should I address this in my personal statements?
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posted by mcmile
on Dec 4, 2012 -
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Is it possible to break into the Engineering/Physics field with a B.S. in something completely different?
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posted by Peregrin5
on Nov 18, 2012 -
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Hi all. I've seen questions touching on similar points but none that really pinned down the more important particulars of my own situation, so here goes nothing.
I'm a twenty two year old student now in what will be my sixth year of undergrad. I got to this point because, after my first two years went rather swimmingly, I suddenly fell pray to a mystery syndrome, complete with crushing, unrelenting mental fogginess, high anxiety and severe depression. My life has become an obsession with trying to find a cure for whatever this is, (medication for depression, therapy, supplements, sleep studies, hypnosis, meditation, lifestyle changes, etc. Nothing has worked and so I won't bore you with the details here.
My problem is really my current standing in school. What was once a shining record with a 3.6 gpa and distinctions is now a narrative of consistent failure and I need to know where to go from here and most importantly, how to do damage control.
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posted by marsbar77
on Aug 10, 2012 -
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Your undergraduate GPA was not stellar, you spent some time away from school, then you got into the graduate program you wanted. HOW DID YOU DO IT? Special bonus if it was NYU Food Studies.
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posted by DeWalt_Russ
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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What is considered a "good" GPA for admission into graduate school? Extended beanplating and academic fretting inside.
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posted by dialetheia
on Sep 2, 2011 -
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Can I get into UC Berkeley graduate school after a mediocre undergraduate career by applying myself most strenuously to my teaching credential program?
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posted by Peregrin5
on Aug 8, 2011 -
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IIT Chicago filter: 27 ACT and ~3.5 gpa. Chances of getting in? Scholarships? Should I retake my ACT? Questions...
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Aug 8, 2011 -
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I’ve settled on a professional grad programme I’d like to attend. It’s fairly competitive. Like almost every other such programme in Canada, minimum entry criteria include a four-year BA with a B+ average or higher (likely, much higher) in the final two years of study. Most will not consider applicants with any other profile, e.g., a three-year BA + GRE + additional courses taken as a visiting student, as has been suggested in other questions. I’m writing because I suspect I’ve got the stinkiest background imaginable - two undergrad attempts, and more. I sincerely thank in advance anyone with the patience to read further.
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posted by nelljie
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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I am filling out graduate school applications and I was wondering if anyone knew the proper etiquette on how to list a GPA for a student that has attended multiple institutions.
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posted by Carnifex
on Aug 20, 2010 -
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Is it possible to get accepted at a community college or university without submitting prior college transcripts and still get financial aid?
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posted by isopropyl
on May 31, 2010 -
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I love a very unprofitable branch of law, and my grades are less than stellar. Can you help me find a law program that is good for me?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2010 -
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Recommender (former professor) wants to see my grades for graduate school. My last year and a half was stellar, but before that I have a smattering of Cs (five). Should I say anything?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2009 -
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How do I explain to my mom and my therapist that I feel like my depression has come back and that I'm wasting my time at college?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Nov 2, 2009 -
24 answers
If someone has a 2002 college degree in Communications from a pretty good school, yet only achieved a 2.49 instead of the minimum of 2.5 now required to get into a teaching program, is it possible to go back and get another degree (in, say, history because the student had many courses in that subject) from the same or another school, just adding on the extra few courses and thus raising the GPA to an acceptable level?
If not, is there any way to boost a low GPA now aithout spending another 4 years in college???
posted by mmf
on Jun 12, 2009 -
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So I recently managed to score a job interview and offer with a company that offers very nice benefits and pay better than I've seen before.
The problem is this: I realized yesterday or so that my resume stated that I graduated with honors when in fact I did not.
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2009 -
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Another grad-school-after-poor-undergrad-grades question. What can I do to maximize my chances of being admitted to the grad school of my choice in the year before I apply?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2009 -
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Gradschool application question. My undergrad educational history is strange. What are my odds of getting into a really good school?
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posted by ttyn
on Feb 1, 2009 -
19 answers
Should I try something new and transfer to a new school for a year, or should I stick around the same old school and raise my GPA enough to graduate?
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posted by abkadefgee
on Oct 14, 2008 -
13 answers
I'm a permanent resident in the U.S., not citizen, looking to find some scholarship money to help with financing my degree. This is my second year in college so entrance scholarships are out of the question.
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posted by icarus
on Oct 5, 2008 -
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Does a high GPA make up for a low GRE score for grad school admissions? Should I send my scores to schools if they are "recommended" but not required?
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posted by Delfena
on Oct 2, 2008 -
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Here's a question: What would you rather see on a grade report: a collection of A/A-s and the occasional C, or consistent B/B+s? If there were two students, and their GPAs were the same, and you were the director of admissions of some academic program, who would you pick?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2008 -
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I ended up with a 4.0 GPA. Now what? Are there any real advantages? Are there any decent US or Canadian scholarships I could apply for? Any programs/internships I could look into?
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posted by icarus
on Jun 2, 2008 -
6 answers
The LSDAS has my transcripts assembled and it's rather depressing. How much is this going to hurt me?
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posted by j-urb
on Sep 25, 2007 -
21 answers
How can I feel better about grades when they're said and done? This semester was a rough one, with relationships, too many credits, and lots of other responsibilities.
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2007 -
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Do I have a chance of getting into grad school or business school after graduating undergrad with a very,
very low gpa?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2007 -
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I'm a sophomore physics major at a fairly prestigious university (USN&WR Top 25) known for its technical and scientific offerings. My parents currently pay for tuition and dorm housing, with no financial aid. However, my grades have been lower than they expected, and they are now refusing to pay for me to return next year. What are my options?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2007 -
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How much does your GPA really matter after college if you don't plan on doing a stint in grad school right away?
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posted by tozturk
on Dec 12, 2005 -
21 answers
Adventures in Law School: I have decided I would like to be a lawyer. Problem is, my resume is tooled right now in a totally different direction. My college GPA was a straight-up 2.5 and the first time I took the LSAT I only scored in the 57th percentile (153). Is there hope or am I too dumb to be a lawyer?
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posted by Happydaz
on Aug 30, 2005 -
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