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<p>I'm a current junior in a non-accounting business field, but I've chosen to go for a masters in accounting (or MBA with accounting concentration, either way). </p>
<p>I have a good GPA (3.55ish, will probably be up to ~3.65 at time of application). I've taken two accounting classes so far and have done well in both of them, and have done equally well in the other business related classes I've taken. </p>
<p>Only problem - questionable math grades. I'm good at math, I've just had some bad luck with math classes. My freshman year, I took finite math (sort of a business math course) with a first year TA who had never taught before and got a C. Freshman year, no big deal, right?</p>
<p>But then during my sophomore year, I decided to take pre-calc to fill my other math requirement, but I ended up having to withdraw after the first couple weeks due to significant illness. The summer after sophomore year I was still having issues, but I needed to get my math done, I so took basic college algebra, thinking it would be less intense. My illness got worse and I missed 3 out of the 5 weeks of summer session; the professor was a horrible instructor and was completely unhelpful at getting me caught up, so I got a D.</p>
<p>Since my GPA is otherwise good and I’ve done well in my accounting and business classes, do you think the math grades will kill me in admissions? I’ve thought about retaking at least the class I got a D in, but honestly, I’m so fed up with the horrible math department at my school that I’d prefer not to if I don’t have to. Most of the programs I’m looking at don’t list any math classes as a prerequisite, so I’m hoping it won’t matter too much? I also will have a strong upward trend – my health is great now and I’m rocking a 3.9 for this past fall semester. </p>
<p>Thoughts? Advice? </p>
<p>IMPORTANT TO NOTE: I'm not looking at top schools here. I just want to get into a program so I can be a CPA.</p>