Hi there I could really use some help! I was in 2 community colleges before getting my associate degree. My gpa from the two schools are about 2.6. Now I’m transferring to an American University located in London from this September to study Marketing. It will take about 2 and half years or 3 to get my bachelors. I’m determined to do my best so I could have a chance to get into one of the good graduate schools. I’m just worried that my gap from the community colleges will bring me down. Will it matter if I do everything perfect from now on? I’m planning to go back to the US for a master degree once I get my bachelor degree in London. I’m confused since I will have multiple gpas from different schools? How will that play out for graduate admission? Please help and share what you can! Thanks!
Part of this depends on what type of grad school you are thinking of. And some grad schools will focus more on your classes in your major or your last 60 units or your research. But many have a hard and fast rule about a .3.0. Are you saying you are going to go to grad school without any work experience? That isn’t a good idea if you are thinking of an MBA. Plus work experience can hlep for those that have a lower gpa, depending on what you are applying for.
Be sure to browse the grad and professional school forums here.
I know that but what if I get perfect gpa in this new school that I’m transferring to. And I’m going to complete most of my bachelor’s degree there. It’s just I’d still be asked to show all my college transcripts when I apply for graduate school. And they are different gpas from different school. I just don’t know how that works.
Don’t put your hopes on getting a perfect GPA in college - that’s an unrealistic standard to hold yourself to.
It works differently at every school. Some schools will average them together, and some will just consider them separately. Your last 60 credits GPA is generally more important than the first two years, so if you show a marked improvement (let’s say a 3.5+ - you don’t need to go for a perfect) then you have good chances if you are otherwise an excellent candidate.