What are my chances?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I'm interested in going to the USC MBA for fully employed professional programs and I wanted to know what my chances were.</p>

<p>I talked to the admissions office and they said the average gpa was a 3.1 and the average GMAT was 570-700. They also said the fully employed program has more lenient admissions than the full time program.</p>

<p>My overall undergrad GPA was a 2.715 and I've been working in real estate and accounting since I graduated (about 5 years).</p>

<p>If I can get a pretty high GMAT score you think I stand a chance for admission?</p>

<p>Should I retake some courses and get my GPA over 3.0?</p>

<p>Also, if my GPA isnt good enough what other programs do you recommend?</p>

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<p>Average GMAT from 570-700? That's a heck of a range. Maybe that's their 25th-75th percentile?</p>

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<p>well you think if i get a good GMAT i can get in their evening MBA program?</p>

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<p>3.1??? Isn't that kinda low?</p>

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<p>Your GPA shows what you could produce 5+ years ago. Some people mature and become more focused as an adult. In your case, I think your professional accomplishments are far more important. Be certain you showcase these. Study for the GMAT and try to ace all other applicant components, including stellar recommendations. Are there other MBA program possibilities for you? I'm not familiar with USC requirements, so I have no idea what your chances are. You could take a challenging graduate-level course that is business-related to prove that you are capable of doing very well. I don't know if you have to go this far.</p>