I would like to pursue a career as a librarian and I found a distance learning program for an MLIS that I like. The problem is that the program requires a 3.0 GPA. Mine is a 2.81; two-tenths away from the 3.0.
Now I really, REALLY would like to enroll in this master's program particularly because some of my co-workers are enrolled in it (the satellite campus is closer to where I live). Should I give up and forget graduate school or is there a way to get in (good GRE scores, etc)?
Frankly, I'm worried that they won't accept me and I'd have to find some way to boost the GPA even though I'm already graduated.
Any suggestions are welcome. No smart alecky questions, please.
2007-05-31 14:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
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2007-06-01 14:52:30 · update #1
Find a different program or take a few more classes (& get As) to pull up your gpa.
You can also contact the someone at that program and ask if the 3.0 is a hard and fast rule or more of a guideline. Ask is a super high GRE score would make up for it.
2007-05-31 14:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Homer J. Simpson 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can ask for probational acceptance, which means you need to get least a 3.0 or higher in your first four classes. The school will look at the big picture, for example, are the low grades in courses that will not impact your graduate work? Also, they will look at when you graduated. Graduating at 22 is a lot different than graduating at 32. Many students earn low grades their first year of college for a number of reasons and then as they adjust, their GPA goes up. Contact admissions and see what they say. Do not give up!!!
2007-05-31 14:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kathy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally you are required to have a minimum score for grad school that is a combination of your undergrad GPA and your GRE score. My GPA was the same as yours, but I had excellent GRE scores, so I was accepted into all three graduate programs that I applied to. I picked one and after three years, now I have my MBA.
2007-05-31 14:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by jamie5987 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to build your resume...get an internship or some sort of experience in that field
PS...GPA requirements are not finite...for example, if you fail to meet the 'required GPA', you still can get accepted if you show interest and have a solid resume...
I was accepted to the program I wanted to get into with my GPA being .42 under the 'required GPA' because of my work experience/internship
2007-05-31 14:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty Shades 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Negotiate. Tell them everything you just wrote/told us.
2007-05-31 14:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Josh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call them up and try to get a waiver.
2007-05-31 14:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋