I can have (realistically) about a 3.75 by the time I graduate.
I'm adequetely smart and a good test-taker so I'm hoping to pull off close to a 700 on my GMAT.
What are the chances of getting a full ride? I think my GPA seems a little low. =(
2007-11-27 15:04:42 · 7 answers · asked by Me 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A 3.75 and you graduate Magna *** Laude...that's nothing to shake a stick at.
I think that's a pretty decent undergrad GPA. I suppose whether you get a full ride to grad school depends on a number of things, such as how many fellowships they have, etc.
SAT's have nothing to do with grad school.
edit: Stupid censorship! It's latin, not a swear word!!!
2007-11-27 15:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Tracker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and I didn't get any aid my first year. I transferred schools since I didn't like the program and the school I'm at now has given me a scholarship. Getting a fellowship and a "full ride" will depend on the school you attend, what you major in, and the avail of assistantships. I have many friends that I graduated with that were able to get an assistantship for their schooling. All in all, grads don't always play a part in getting the money. You GRE, or GMAT, or LSAT helps A LOT and if you think 700 is going to get it, your gonna have to study harder. All the people in my program had over 1100...Which I had no where near that, but I'm a minority and that helped out a lot. Good luck and even if you don't get it your first year, you can try your second year and on. My mentor didn't get one his first year but he did his second and it paid for his Ph.D
2007-11-27 15:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by wssuram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you're going and when. Your GPA is actually more than fine for business grad, but 700 is the median score for top schools; you'd need to do exceptionally well to get any significant money out of those factors alone. (A second-tier institution would be more impressed, but you'll still probably have to cover some of the cost.) Odds are you'll be looking at separate applications for special awards, and those will depend on your essay writing skills and other credentials.
2007-11-27 15:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by MM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full ride for an MBA? That just almost never happens, I'm afraid; there is very little financial aid at that level. Your best bets would be to either take out loans, or go part-time and apply for a graduate assistantship. You would be working half-time, but it would cover the tuition costs.
2007-11-27 15:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the program you're entering. Science programs (and sometimes others as well) often offer 'free rides' to everyone they send acceptances to, on the condition that you work as a teaching or research assistant (that usually comes with not only tuition but a stipend). Other than that, most people have to pay no matter how good their grades are.
2007-11-27 15:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the school and the program.
If you are looking at chemistry or physics they often pay you (to be a TA or RA).
Call and ask a few schools what they look for in grades, what type of financial support is offered, and any additional requirements.
Good luck
2007-11-27 15:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by nonoelmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add allitle more info like, you SAT score's and ACT scores.
2007-11-27 15:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋