HKG2017

I graduated from a public university in 2015 and have a low undergrad GPA- 2.97 with poor performance in my last two years. I have a legitimate reason for my poor performance and can possibly get a letter from the dean of students defending that. Im not sure if that is appropriate or necessary? I have studied abroad twice with great academic performance on both trips. I have had internships and work experience in DC and am currently volunteering with the Colombian Ministry of Education teaching English; I can speak Spanish on an intermediate level. Both my study abroad and DC work experience has led to some great LOR's. I am taking the GRE in December and am hoping to get a high score. I want to apply to International Affairs programs at American, Pittsburgh, and possibly GW. My questions are- do I have a shot with a good GRE score? Is it appropriate or necessary to try and obtain a letter from the dean of students explaining my poor undergrad performance to attach to my applications? Finally got the courage to post my questions! Any advice would be greatly appreciated- kind of freaking out!

Hey guys! I hope this gets to you as the post is pretty old. I am also hoping to apply to Tulane's MSW program with a low GPA-2.9. I was wondering how your experience was? Did you get in? Was not taking the GRE a huge deal? Thanks in advance!