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catalyst

Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Posts: 2
Post secondary grades
Wed Jan 28, 2009 07:27 PM
I would like to know about the requirements of university grades to apply for an MBA program.

My average was a B- throughout the 4 years but lower in the second half. Would an MBA school put a higher weighting on my GMAT scores or do they heavily look at the grades from my Bachelor program?

If so, which schools would be better to apply for in a situation like this?
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andy.j.

Joined: 10 Jul 2008
Posts: 159
Post secondary grades
Thu Jan 29, 2009 05:33 PM
First of all, it really depends on the business school you are applying to - but in general, most of the schools would be flexible with some of the requirements, if other variables(like work experience, GMAT score ect.) are really good. as i understand, you don't have any work experience yet, and that's too bad - work experience does weight a lot when it comes to MBA. but if you do have an amazing GMAT score, and write some breath taking essays, they might be willing to forgive the moderate average.
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catalyst

Joined: 27 Jan 2009
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Thu Jan 29, 2009 05:54 PM
I have just over 3 years of work experience already so i may wait another year or two before I apply...Thank you though
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MBAAdmCracker


Joined: 23 Apr 2009
Posts: 89
Post secondary grades
Wed Apr 29, 2009 04:57 PM
I would like to know about the requirements of university grades to apply for an MBA program.

My average was a B- throughout the 4 years but lower in the second half. Would an MBA school put a higher weighting on my GMAT scores or do they heavily look at the grades from my Bachelor program?

If so, which schools would be better to apply for in a situation like this?


Hey,

Canadian schools tend to look at the last two years, and on average, successful candidates have a B average. Fortunately, unlike med school and law schools where the success of one's candidacy is closely correlated with one's grades, business schools are generally more flexible--esp if your GMAT scores are great. They also place a great prime on your work and life experiences. You said you have 3 years of working experience right? I'd say give it a try right now.

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