I was wondering if Grad schools pay too much attention to community college GPA? I transferred from community college to university with not so good GPA (very lazy), but I'm doing well in university (GPA 3.50+). I wanted to know if I keep up my GPA at university, get involved a lot on campus, get an internship in Europe...will the gard schools possibly look at the recent university activity more than what I did years ago in community college? I would hate to know that my present good student status might hurt my admission to various grad schools because of some community college. Forgot to add that i'm in honor's society as well in university, so I'm hoping that the grad schools won't pay too much attention on my community college transcript. Anyone knows anything about this?
2007-12-08 18:18:33 · 7 answers · asked by Fem 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
They look at everything. However, you have the opportunity to explain your grade history in your cover letter. It is likely that they will be impressed with your improvement.
I had a horrible Freshman year -- but improved every year after that. I pointed this out in my cover letter, explaining that my work as a Junior & Senior were more indicative of my potential in graduate school. I was admitted to graduate programs at Cornell, Minnesota, Duke and Berkeley.
2007-12-08 18:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually, if the undergraduate university accepted you community GPA, it was sufficiently goodor they would have had you retake those courses. Many universities will note your community transcript GPA on you undergraduate transcript and then your Undergraduate GPA separately, but they may then combine the two for a total GPA. I don't know if your 3.50+ GPA is combined, but I doubt that this high a GPA would not be considered in entry to a graduate school. You are doing all the right things. From my experience, a 2.0 to a 2.5 GPA in undergraduate school suffices for graduation. In graduate school you usually must maintain a 3.0 to a 3.5 to remain here. Don't worry so much, you have it made!
2007-12-08 20:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by hmmmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the US, but from my experience in Australia, grad schools are more concerned about what you do at university - so focus on maintaining your GPA now! Depending on the grad school and course you apply for, they may take into consideration work experience as well, so the internship would be beneficial, but probably not as important. For the best information though, look up the admission criteria for the grad schools you're interested in applying to, and see what they say. And try writing to the head of the schools you're interested in too! Good luck!
2007-12-08 18:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by Craig H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will absolutely look at the most recent semesters the most. Grad schools want to make sure that you've been getting better and better in your work through the years. That's not to say that they won't look at your old scores at all, but I wouldn't worry too much about it as long as your current grades are good. Plus, your essays are really the very most important thing. So concentrate a lot on those.
2007-12-08 18:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by marbie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
grad school have a minimum GPA but they pay more attention to your GMAT scores or other standardize tests they make u take before applying
2007-12-08 18:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They will put more emphasis on the recent stuff.
2007-12-08 18:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by b r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you maintain your GPA, it should be fine...
Good Luck!!!
2007-12-08 18:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by ShaH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋