<p>Hello everyone, I'm currently a senior majoring in BS math and having a very low GPA of 3.26. I don't have confident of getting into grad school (the same one I'm currently attended, not really a top school, at least 3.0 GPA to be accepted) but still wan to give it a try. My plan B is a second BS in accounting in case i don't get in the math program. </p>
<p>Be honest with me guys, do you think I have a chance? haven't taken GRE yet but will be soon.</p>
<p>I know you are asking for chances, and I cannot help at all with that, but I was curious why you want to go to grad school? What would you be studying?</p>
<p>I only have one concern about your GPA in Math. The math majors I know who went on to work in industry (mostly as engineers) with math degrees all had much higher GPAs and, later, if their employers wanted to pay for them to go to grad school, they had to have undergraduate records free of any grades lower than Bs (with most grades expected to be As.) The bar is set very high among math and engineering types. Once in grad school, employers often only reimburse for A grades.</p>
<p>What would getting another BS in accounting do for you? What about trying to use your Math degree to get a job working with numbers - maybe go get a job working for a company controller, and learn accounting on the job. I earned a degree in English/Linguistics/PoliSci, but all of my work experience was in accounting that I learned on the job, no accounting college degree needed. Then if it turns out you really love accounting, then go the cheaper route and add a specialized certificate or, eventually, get an MBA or pursue the CPA route.</p>
<p>As @chesterton asked, what is your motivation for going to graduate school?</p>
<p>If you are interested in research and a Ph.D., then your GPA is a bit low for a pure mathematics program at a selective program, however, I expect that you could get into a lower ranked program. You should have research experience though. Look into Applied Mathematics too if you like computing.</p>
<p>If you are after a Masters degree, why not look into applied mathematics or mathematical finance. These kinds of degrees will give you an opening to a position in industry but you probably have to self-finance. I would not recommend getting a second B.S. but looking for a job first and then choosing a graduate program later on once you are more certain about a career path.</p>