<p>Obviously, getting into a top program requires an excellent GMAT score, solid work experience, etc. But the undeniable fact is that the GPA plays a pivotal role, no questions asked. So my question is if we have a GPA that is no where near the cut-off of top MBA schools, is there any way to counterbalance it by taking more classes after undergrad? At community college, or university, or does it not matter so long as you take business related courses and exceed in them to show top MBA schools that this new "alternative transcript" you've created after undergrad now reflects more of your studying ability, and thereby giving you the door in?</p>
<p>I'm just curious if anyone knows if taking sole business courses at a community college or university (does it matter?) and thriving in them how it would be viewed by top MBA schools that see this new transcript and is in fact closer to business fields than your undergrad transcript initially was.</p>
<p>Any route to this?</p>
<p>Also, I wanted to ask, if you went to a CC before transferring to university, do they average both gpa's, or is it just the gpa from the university you graduated from that is considered in determining admission? There are varying opinions on this, and I wanted to know if someone knows this answer for a fact when it comes to top MBA programs.</p>
<p>I would like the answer to that too, since I have a abd cc record from like 9 years ago, but it is a significant amount of units and if they decided to add all up together, even a 4.0 from my university will look like a 2.8 to the MBA school.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply storch, I’ve looked to other threads but to no avail regarding factoring in CC grades before transferring to university in admitting purposes…my guess is they average CC grades and university grades that led to your bachelor’s equally? Or do they give preference to university grades (or university GPA) only? Thanks</p>
<p>I have a BA bachelor Degree concentration in Finance and Marketing from an American University.
My GPA is 2.67 which is low (My concern). Because I spent a while in engineering before switching to business however my business courses are mostly A and B grades.</p>
<p>I have a GMAT 700+. Speak three languages Arabic, English and Japanese.
4-5 Years work experience in one of the top automobile companies in the world. 2 yrs in the Middle East excellent achievements in many areas of the company. 2 years in the mother company in Japan also great achievements. My company highly invests in my training, I completed more than 25 certified and relatively expensive development courses in (Middle East, Japan…) I have worked all my summers during my BA degree working in leading community service companies and was selected to lead, train and direct a costal environmental protection team (was selected by Parliament member and vice president of the environmental group) also have shares in non-profit organizations. </p>
<p>Got promoted very quickly due to performance and is a general manager in 4-5 Years at a top 10 multinational company. </p>
<p>My recommendations are excellent from the top (President of our company) who is a board member in the school as well. Oh and I am an international student therefore inclined to pay full fees which according to what I have heard helps </p>
<p>What do you think my chances are this is my top goal and highest priority at this point I am dying to get accepted, I am also trying other top 10 schools in UK and US… thanks guys!!</p>