lovecleanh20

Hey there-- how important is an undergraduate GPA if you plan on applying to a masters program a few years after you graduate? my cumulative uGPA is a 2.9 (*thats another story...see below) im looking into volunteering with the peace corps/similar organizations, and/or get in on some research expeditions if a uGPA is going to make or break my chances of getting into programs (Public Affairs -- USC, UCLA) I would be willing to stay a 5th year as an undergrad to try to raise my GPA. I figured, you can always gain experience but once you graduate you GPA is there with you for life. suggestions? ------- *why my gpa is so low I went abroad my 3rd year. Huge miscommunication between my home/host school. Ended up not being able to take 2 finals. Have 12 quarter units of Fs on my transcript. Been battling it out with my school/host school for the past year (literally) trying to remake the grades. So far no luck. Doesnt look like im going to be able to make it up.