I am currently a senior at a pretty small private school, not recognized at all, and have a 3.6 GPA, is there any hope for me to get into a decent MSF program? I got a 710 on my GMAT, which helps, but going straight out of undergrad I fear that I may have to lower my expectations. I want to go into private equity eventually, what is the best route to go in if I want to get into a pretty good school?
Also, what is more important for a school looking at my GPA, cumulative or major? I have 3.8 GPA in my major.
It might be good to work for a bit and then apply. What is your major? Do you have internship experience?
What is wrong with a 3.6 GPA? That’s a very good GPA. What exactly are you concerned about?
Both your cumulative and your major GPA are important.
I’m not 100% sure, but finance does seem like one of those fields where work experience helps define you and makes you competitive for the best programs. Frankly, it’s probably more important than the GPA: professional degree programs tend to build upon that professional experience. And personally, were I choosing someone to manage my undoubtedly vast investment portfolio, I’d rather have someone who has 10 years of experience (even if they had a 3.4 in college) than someone who has 0 years of experience (even if they had a 3.8 in college). Sometimes, experience is better than academic training.