When I was in school I graduated with like a 2.8, didnt do my GRE's and got no letters of reccomendation. Can I still go to graduate school and if so what do I need to do?
2007-02-12 16:22:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends what type of grad school you are considering. I know nothing about business schools, for example, but most grad programs in the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences will require a 3.0 minimum GPA. The top-tier programs usually require a 3.5.
However, some programs will consider candidates with a 3.0 (or 3.5) or above in the student's major, if that is the field s/he plans to pursue in graduate school. You will need to speak with the DGS (Director of Graduate Studies) in each program to which you plan to apply.
It is never too late to take the GREs or get letters of recommendation. If you did have a very high GPA in your major, then getting those letters should not be difficult. If you did not distinguish yourself at all in your undergraduate major, then those letters will probably not be strong, and that will probably tank your application.
Best wishes to you.
2007-02-12 17:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you didnt say what program you were interested in. Your GPA can get you into some programs, but your GRE test is going to be an issue. There are a few, and i mean a tiny few, that do not require GRE scores, however these schools are extremely poor in quality and desperate for students. These are also master's programs, not PhD. Basically, you need to take the GRE and get some recs from your profs and get your act together. That is a sure-fire way to get into some decent schools. Without any of that other stuff, you are really looking at the bottom of the barrel as far as schools go.
2007-02-12 20:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to professors at the school you would like to attend. Explain your 2.8...were you working? partying? do you feel you could have done better? Most people don't take the GRE until they begin to think about graduate school, so you're not behind there. A test prep book or class will help you know what to expect. If your scores in the discipline you wish to study are low, retaking a class, or otherwise demonstrating that you fully understand the material might help you (and also get you that letter of reccomendation). You may be accepted, but not receive an assistantship (really beneficial) Assistants generally teach some of the classes and if you got poor scores in them, you will have to do some extra work to show you're ready to teach them. So this may come down to your financial situation.
2007-02-12 16:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the competitiveness of the program and school you are applying to. I had an overall 2.8 GPA but my major GPA was 3.3 and I had a great GRE score, letters of recommendation and some experience in the field.
Like Professor X said it's not too late to take the GRE and request recommendations.
2007-02-12 17:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one.
Most graduate programs require the GRE for acceptance. The letters of recommendation might be for most graduate programs nowadays too.
It's worth checking with the application requirements of each program. Then you'll know whether you are qualified as is, or if you need to accomplish a few more things.
2007-02-12 16:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by f8_smyled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i don't know
2007-02-12 16:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Innocent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋