<p>I am currently a fine arts studio major, and am thinking of going to grad school for graphic design. Problem is my gpa. I screwed up a whole quarter because of stress from my sister's cancer, and now here i am to pay the price (i couldnt withdrawl, or else i would have no health insurance). </p>
<p>Is it possible to go to grad school? this is my last year and think i can get it close to a 3.0 but i cannot guarantee it. i cannot just take more random classes because i have to take 19 credits for the next 2 quarters in order to graduate in may. no, i dont want to stay an extra quarter (besides, 90% of schools only accept people for the fall semester.) </p>
<p>If you know of any schools that do not mention a GPA requirement for degrees in the art field, please let me know. I am so worried about this!</p>
<p>Stop, take a deep breath and start over. First of all, the grades in your major/the field you intend to study in/courses related to that field are what count. Second- one quarter that stands out from the rest and has the explanation you have can be overlooked if the rest of your quarters’ gpa’s are much higher. Look at your gpa in courses relevant to your planned grad school field. Look at them without the quarter you blew. This is who you are in the eyes of the grad school program in your field admissions people. Not so bad, now, is it?</p>
<p>You should know professors by now that are willing to write those important letters of recommendation. You must have an advisor. Talk to them. Explain how/why you had one bad quarter. Get their advice for schools they would write good letters of recommendation for you. Professors know each other and the schools in their field and can steer you to schools good for you and your interests. If they recommend further courses to prove your ability after a disastrous quarter pay attention to their advice.</p>
<p>It may be that your overall ability in your proposed field makes you less competitive than needed for some schools- your professors/advisor should be able to give you schools suiting you. If they feel you would do well at a school where your gpa is low they can write in their letters why the school should make an exception for you.</p>