• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Effect of withdrawals on grad school admissions?

S

sindows

Golden Member
I'm currently an undergrad working towards a BSBA in Finance at a big but completely unimpressive college(University of Central Florida). I could've gone to someplace much better but I didn't and I'm seriously regretting my decision but what is past cannot be changed so I must try and move forward and this is where perhaps grad school comes in.

I'll say right off the bat that I love finance in general. I love the decision making and I love watching trading strategies take place as that completely capitalize on market whichever direction its heading. However, I cannot secure a proper "finance" job especially in this economy. There are no local positions that are appealing and to search up north would be a waste of time as I will be competing with students from schools that are far above mine in terms of prestige.


Important Potion
I would like to attend grad school for perhaps a MS in Finance or MBA/JD as I would enjoy working with international markets. I have a decent GPA(3.9) and I will probably get within the 700 range for my GMAT. However I am currently taking a course that I don't foresee myself doing well in. I have 2 withdrawals already and I have explanations for them but would they seriously effect my chances of getting into a decent program(top 25 lets say)? I know it really depends on what I actually decide to pursue but can anyone give a general answer?



 
I don't believe Withdrawals would have any effect on your application. I believe I had a withdrawal and it was never an issue applying/getting accepted into MBA programs.
 
most top grad schools want you to have some experience before you attend.

go to www.mba.com and take the free GMAT test (they give you 2 practice tests) to find out about what score you will get.
 
I would say 1 or 2 withdrawals is probably fine. Any more than that, and it starts to make you look like a flake.
 
Originally posted by: Cattlegod
most top grad schools want you to have some experience before you attend.

go to www.mba.com and take the free GMAT test (they give you 2 practice tests) to find out about what score you will get.
Click to expand...

I know experience is a must have for MD and MBA seekers. For anything else, I don't think experience plays that big a role. I took a practice test done by Kaplan and got a 630 which was something I did on a whim. I didn't prepare at all but I've been reading/doing problems on/off for the past few months so I figure 700s wouldn't be too hard to get although I could be wrong...

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top