Forum: Application & Admission (10 Comments)

Poor GPA, Strong GMAT

  • Posted by - gunesh - on 23 March 2023 - 5:48pm

    Hi,

    I have a decent gpa 8.37/10 in btech undergrad but had a history of backlog which i have cleared. I have a gmat of 720. which schools to target for mim

    • Posted by - Thomas Graf - on 24 March 2023 - 9:45am

      Hi there,

      unfortunately, there is no database with all programs worldwide and all entry requirements. Therefore, no one can answer your very broad question.

      My recommendation is: Become more specific. Which programs are you targetting? Which type of schools? Which countries? etc.

      This requires self-reflection on your side and this is work. Are you willing to do this?

      By the way, my eBooks can assist you in this process: (1) Business Masters: How you find the best Master in Management or MBA. and (2) The MIM - Entry Requirements.

      Best wishes,
      Thomas

  • Posted by - thomas.graf - on 29 July 2020 - 11:05am

    Hi Varuun,

    if the school is strongly focussed in the GPA - like HEC Paris, for instance - I don't think that something else can compensate for this (but of course, you can never be sure - so I would try it if the HEC really is your dream school). If the school pursues a more holistic approach and weighs several criteria more balanced, then yes. But even then you should offer more than only a good GRE or GMAT score - for example, the school may be interested in internships or extracurricular activities (anything that shows you initiative and drive for excellence).

    Please check my survey The MIM - Entry Requirements for the Master in Management to see the admissions criteria of 53 business schools and their selection focus.

    Best wishes,
    Thomas Graf

    Founder of the MIM Compass
    Author of the MIM eBooks

  • Posted by - Varuun Adithya - on 29 July 2020 - 12:11am

    Hey Thomas,
    I have a GPA of 6.3/10(Undergrad GPA). Can an exceptional GRE score(320+) and ielts score(7.5+) and international exposure(internship at National University of Singapore) and strong LOR's and good SOP make the admission committee overlook the low GPA. This is with regard to Universities like HEC, ESCP, ESSEC, LBS and other top MiM Universities.

    Thanks,
    Varuun

  • Posted by - thomas.graf - on 6 January 2020 - 6:19pm

    Hello,

    according to my experience, a good GMAT score will not bring you into a program - but it will not kick you out. In other words, the GMAT allows you to fulfill minimum criteria. But to get into a program, you must fulfill other criteria.

    Now, what are these other criteria? And how do schools weigh them? This differs from school to school - also in Germany. To gain a good overview on these criteria, I recommend you to carefully read the survey The MIM - Entry requirements for the Master in Management. Here you find the criteria of 53 international business schools - this will help you assess, which schools may fit your profile better.

    Best regards,
    Thomas

    Thomas Graf
    Author of the two MIM eBooks

  • Posted by - sanket - on 3 January 2020 - 8:54am

    hi, i've a really low gpa of 5.5 in my 3year program, and i m planning to take my GMAT exam in the month of Feb.
    i have done lots of co-curricular activities, with 1 year of job ex. and and an internship in social work. I want to know, if a good Gmat score can help me in getting in decent MIM course in Germany, if so, please let me know about the colleges.

  • Posted by - arnav16 - on 14 June 2013 - 6:02am

    Hello Thomas,

    I am a mechanical engineering graduate working for the past one yera in TATA Motors design. I have a low GPA of 6.2/10. I graduated from a top tier college of India with a the top grade in my thesis. I have GMAt score of 740 and a score of band 8 in my ielts. I just wanted to know my chances for tier 1 colleges for MIM. I am especially interested in the MIM Grand ecole of HEC Paris. Your opinion is required. Please reply.

    Thanks
    Arnav

    • Posted by - arnav16 - on 16 June 2013 - 10:14am

      Hello Thomas, thanks a lot for your reply.

      I have another querry. Does this GPA criteria will also effect other MIM programs??? Like ESCP and LBS??? And if it does, is it advisable to wait and apply for MBA where work ex is also counted???
      Thanks and Regards

      Arnav

      • Posted by - Thomas Graf - on 16 June 2013 - 11:23pm

        Hi Arnav,

        the more renowned a school is the more applications it receives and the more selective it becomes. This does not mean, however, that you have no chance to get in - it just means that your chances may be lower compared to others. I would try it out at 2 or 3 business schools of your interest if I was you. Again, you have other assets such as your GMAT score, the thesis grade, and the reputation of your school in India. Maybe you can find a plausible explanation for your lower GPA (without lying of course).

        The MBA you can do anytime once you have work experience.

        Best wishes
        Thomas

        by Thomas Graf

    • Posted by - Thomas Graf - on 16 June 2013 - 2:10am

      Hi Arnav,

      thank for your question. The HEC will strongly take your university grades into account. So, a low GPA could reduce your acceptance chances. On the other hand, your thesis top grade and school reputation will help. And you have a top GMAT score (the HEC requires about 630 or 640 for the GMAT as far as I know).

      Taking everything together, I suggest that you just try it.

      Best wishes
      Thomas

      By Thomas Graf