Is there any way I can get into grad school with a 2.3? How?

Question

Can I take up some extra courses or something? Would they accept me with acceptable GRE scores?

Answer 1

You can get in with a good GRE score or by taking a few classes and getting good grades. They do take into account your most recent grades. I had about 2.75 in my undergrad because I screwed around, but I did well on GRE so they gave me an interview. Now I am about to graduate with a 3.7 or higher with my PhD.

It also depends on what you want to study. Most schools will also let you take graduate level classes in a non-degree classification. Get an A in a few of those, then apply to the program.

Answer 2

A lot depends on what graduate program you are wanting to go into. Most graduate schools want you to have a 3.0 GPA and a certain GRE score. They may also look at what your GPA was in your major as well as the GPA during the last two years of college. They also like to see or know about relevant experience (like internships, research, or work experience).

The GRE scores vary by program and from school to school. If you have a really great GRE score and strong letters of recommendations you could be accepted but conditionally. That means that you didn't meet all of the requirements but you can still graduate courses. Of course, you would need to be sure that you do very well in the grad. courses.

I've got a few recommendations.

Take more courses in your major, especially at the junior and senior level and do the best that you can. If you need to, stay an additional semester and take more courses within your major.

You could always take time off between getting your undergraduate degree and your graduate degree and gain some life experience.

Another thought is to go in as a non-degree student in a program that you are interested in. By doing this you could show that you can do the graduate work and still get credit toward the graduate program.

Be sure that you do your research on the graduate programs that you are interested in. I made the mistake of going to one school for a graduate degree and ending up leaving after 2 semesters. I really disliked the professors and was screwed over by the ones that taught the courses. When I left the program I went to a different state and got a job. In a couple of weeks, I will be going to a different university that actually has a great reputation. I will be spending the first two semesters as a non-degree student (by my own decision) and then apply to be in the graduate program next for next fall.

I hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 3

Honey, there is always a 2nd chance, some schools have a category that is called non-degree seeking that you can take to show the admissions committee that you are capable of making good grades. Make sure GRE is really high(it's difficult, so you have to be prepared). If they have a rule that you must write a essay, tell them about why your gpa was so low.

It's very hard to get into graduate school with a 2.3, so really that's your only option. But nevertheless, it is possible, best wishes

Answer 4

It all depends on what school you're trying to get into...also, high GRE scores will help. Another thing that will help is if you take a few courses in the program independent of the program. If you do well and get to know some of your professors, it's much more likely that you'll be accepted.

Answer 5

At some Grad schools they look at the GRE scores and some can look at your major courses to see if you have a GPA of a 3.0 in those courses if not then consider yourself taking the GRE. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

where are you trying to get into? I had a 2.7 for undergrad and waited 10 years and went back. I had a 3.7 when I graduated from Grad school. Your GREs do count for something and you could take extra courses to bring your GPA up. You really need to talk to someone in admissions at the school you want to attend. Also, professional work experience seems to add something to your prospects as well.

Answer 7

What are you looking to get you advanced degree in? If you have good grades in classes related to that, then the poorer grades in other classes may not be so important-- if you get bad grades in classes that you are not so interested in that may not be so bad. It would help to have decent GRE scores as well. Part of it too would be whatever essay you write explaining why you want to study what you want to study and what you could provide to the program if they accepted you. While your grades are an important factor in determining your acceptance, they are not the only one-- if you are determined and can show that you would be able to contribute to the program, you will still get accepted. Good luck!

Answer 8

Most likely not an A list grad school but there are schools who will take you based on other criteria (work experience, GRE, recommendations, etc)

Answer 9

It depends on what you want to go for. Law and Medical school-- most likely not. MA in Dance or Art-- more likely. What you should do is plan on going for a Masters instead of a PhD (there are lesser admissions requirements) and take a few years off to build references and experience. If a school requires a certain GPA, see if they would take community college classes into consideration.

Good Luck!

Answer 10

Grad school isn't about taking courses to fullfill graduation requirements, it is about using what is learned and expanding on it for the master"s degree thesis. I don't think that with such a low GPA, you would be accepted into graduate school.Most require A MINIMUM OF A "B" AVERAGE, or 3.0 GPA. Sorry. but go ahead and try, who knows, you make luck out and be accepted somewhere.