Jo

I had some issues in undergrad. I know the subject very well. I can talk about it to people. But I had some issues that got in the way of me doing well. Depression was one of them as well as having an undiagnosed Learning Disability. But I do not want to go back to undergrad. Undergrad was a nightmare for me. I'm happy that one school allows you to take classes as a nondegree student. I'm fine with that. I can show that I know the topic very well. And if I have to make a presentation in front of a professor who is part of the committee, that could increase my chances. Maybe I can explain in his/her office about what I was going through in undergrad and how I am a changed person and that the low GPA should not matter. To tell you, I thought I was doomed to work at McDonalds or at a grocery store the rest of my life until I found this school that lets you take classes in the program as a nondegree. Now, I can prove myself and show them that I am a hard worker. But still, I'm applying to more Masters Programs, hoping there will be a miracle that I will get a chance to be in a Masters Program. Keep in mind that one school I am applying to this summer allows you to make an appeal. So there is still a chance.

Well, there is some good news, but before I get into that, I have to say that my GPA is going to either bump up very little or stay the same. But this is what I predict to be my final GPA: Overall- 2.99 Final 60 hours- 3.05 Major GPA- 2.37 I'm going to go the nondegree route and take the classes in the graduate program I want to go into. I'm planning on getting a 4.0 Grad GPA and I am going to reapply to that program I took courses in. I plan on getting to know my professors very well so that they will write me compelling letters of recommendation. Now I want to ask this. If my undergrad GPA really happens to end up being a 2.99, will that haunt me later on? One of my friends who got into a PhD program told me that if I show that I can perform well in grad school and make nothing below a 4.00, that I might have a chance of getting admitted into their program. This plan is my last plan. I'm still going to apply to more Masters Programs. If all fails, I have my safety net.

I would consider doing another Bachelors or a Post Bac. Anything below a 2.5 overall, you will not even be considered at any school. Above a 2.5, you might get into a mediocre school housed in a building. But to get into grad school now and days requires a minimum of 3.5 overall, final 60 hours, and major GPA. My situation is similar to yours. I have a 2.96 GPA but a low GPA of 3.0 last 60 hours and a 2.4 major GPA. They do calculate major GPA, even if it's not listed on your transcript. Sounds crazy that they take time and use a ruler and look at each course. For me, I probably have no hope at all in ever going to grad school for another 2-3 years. I'll probably end up doing another Bachelors at my home school while my brother will go to grad school before me and he is way younger. GRE scores too are a huge factor. I'm gonna spend a year studying for the GRE, 2 hours a day and then I'm gonna retake it. Some schools will instantly weed out by GRE scores. But GPA is a huge factor. When older people tell you, "graduate school is not hard to get into", they are wrong because they went to graduate school in the 60s and 70s. Things have changed a lot. Also, you will need 90th percentile GRE scores too.

Wow, 2.2 is pretty bad. It seems like your research experience and GRE scores really made up for that undergrad GPA. After reading your post, now I'm starting to realize that there might be hope. Maybe I just applied to all the desirable and most competitive schools in the United States that have huge football teams. As I said, I am applying to some mediocre schools in the summer and some Universities that will be less competitive. But if all fails, my plan is to move out of where I live and to work and take online undergrad Psychology Courses to raise my GPA while I'm working. I was told that I can get into my University's graduate school because the university I go to is horrible and one of the low ranked schools in the nation, but the work is super hard. The city is awful too, everybody who lives there hates it. That is one of the reasons why I really want to move. I was hoping it would be for grad school, but most likely, it's gonna be for work. I also will retake the GRE if I have to reapply, but this time, I'm gonna enroll myself in a prep course. My city never had one because it sucks. I hope if I have to move for work, I will get to live in a big metropolis city. Unfortunately, grad schools in metropolis cities are so competitive and want students with a 3.8 GPA.

Hello everyone, As you may have read, I had a horrible undergrad experience and had many personal problems. If you have not read my previous posts that I think I posted back in the summer or sometime last fall semester, then I'll talk again about my horrible GPA, GRE scores, and why I am in this position and why I got rejected from every grad school I applied to, even one school that was mediocre and not accredited rejected me and accepted everyone else: Applying Now Undergrad GPA: 2.96 overall Jr/Sr GPA: 3.00 Major GPA: 2.40 (I have no idea if they even calculated that, but it's not on my official transcript) GRE: 138V/143Q/3.5AW Work Experience: One semester working at a school and currently working at the same school until June. I have volunteered in a lot of community services working with children. Personal Statement: I have no idea if this was one of the issues why all the 6 schools I applied to rejected me. I mentioned how I want to work with children and adolescents and talked very little about working with adults and I said that I wanted to go to the University because the program would reach my goals. I never really explained why, and I wrote a lot of scenario examples about how I would help children reach their goals and stuff. But I revamped my entire personal statement and made it sound more professional. I did not mention my GPA and the problems I had in my statement. I never brought that up and the same goes with the GRE scores. Leadership Positions: I am in Psi Chi as an Officer currently. I will say this. 3 schools weeded me out entirely and 3 schools read my application but still rejected me. All of my friends got accepted and are all making plans to move and stuff. I only got rejected. I am also shocked that they never even at least gave me a chance for conditional admissions. I told one of my close friends who I trust about this and she told me that it's more than likely my GPA. She also said that I applied to all traditional competitive schools too that only take top students, which is somewhat true. I decided from now on, no more competitive schools. I'm going to apply to schools that are not named Universities and that have the program housed in a building. Traditional Universities are hard to get into. I have 10 more schools left, most of which are not competitive, one has appeals policy where I explain myself in front of a committee. Should I explain my GPA and GRE scores in my personal statement? Many people told me not to, but I do not know if I should. What do I do? I want to get my life started. It's depressing how I'm the only one who did not get accepted. Would I have a chance at a tiny school housed in a small building?

If I have to, like if I have no other choice, I may have to do extra coursework. I can get diagnosed with LD and I can get accommodations. Maybe if I take a year off, I might get into my dream school in Fall 2017. I'm trying to avoid that route, but if it's my only option, I may have to do that. That, or I could do an internship somewhere and maybe that will strengthen my application. I could perhaps try to explain I have aspergers and an undiagnosed LD in my future personal statements. But I'm sure people who have below a 3.0 have gotten into grad school.

Also, I am applying to one school that requires a 2.6 overall or Jr/Sr years. I wonder if I have a chance at that school. No schools say anything about major GPA.

I won't mind working to make my application better, but I do not want to take anymore undergrad courses. What I am trying to do is avoid sitting out a year or even 2 years. I am taking more courses that will get my major GPA up to a 2.5 and my Jr/Sr GPA up to at least a 3.2. By the end of this spring semester, my overall GPA will be a 3.15. I still have schools in the summer I am applying to. However, my dream school is due before I graduate. I'm upset at that. They should have all their applications due in the summer. However, somebody who works at my dream school who I have worked with is writing me a letter of recommendation. Not sure if that will weigh heavily. In regards to my academic performance in undergrad, I have aspergers and possibly a learning disability. I'm just afraid to address it in my personal statement because I'm worried they will read it and toss my application as a whole. I am planning to get diagnosed with a learning disability and if I do get into grad school, I plan to be on accommodations. The reason I have good people skills is because I have learned them throughout life. But when it comes to academics, I am very weak. I really want to work in the Counseling field because I have had experiences in the past. I don't want to end up working at Burger King or as a Custodian because 20 grad schools rejected my application. I'll tell you this. I never got in probation or got any F's in any classes. After my Masters, I think I will stop there and get my LPC. I do hate the GRE though. If I were to retake it, I might take the GRE accommodate. I took the regular GRE last time and it was so hard. I may not be able to go to my dream school which is very upsetting. Again, it's unfair to have applications due before everyone graduates. I'll even consider myself lucky if I get into a school in a small town in the middle of nowhere.

You probably will have a chance. You have some pretty good GRE scores. I might have to find a another professions that requires only a Bachelors. That or I might have to go to grad school abroad.

Is graduate school even possible for me? Will it ever be? This is what I'll be applying to graduate schools with: Overall GPA: 2.96 Jr/Sr GPA: 3.04 Major GPA: 2.40 Minor GPA: 3.15 GRE Scores: 138V, 143Q, 3.5 Writing. One Semester of Research in a Lab. Work Experience and Volunteer Experience interacting with people. Compelling Letters of Recommendation. I screwed up undergrad, I know. Besides doing a post bac, how can I get into grad school? Is it possible to get into an unaccredited program? I know an accredited program might be impossible. I'm wanting to go into Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehab Counseling, or Professional Counseling. I know some schools have a cutoff of 2.5. But most have a cutoff of 3.0. I have people skills and a lot of experience working with people. Can't they just use that to waive GPA? I did get C's and D's in my major, but that is because of personal reasons. I am not a test taker, which is why I scored badly on the GRE. I also never took a prep course and never had any prep for it.

Is graduate school even possible for me? Will it ever be? This is what I'll be applying to graduate schools with: Overall GPA: 2.95 Jr/Sr GPA: 3.04 Major GPA: 2.45 Minor GPA: 3.15 GRE Scores: 138V, 143Q, 3.5 Writing. One Semester of Research in a Lab. Work Experience and Volunteer Experience interacting with people. Compelling Letters of Recommendation. I screwed up undergrad, I know. Besides doing a post bac, how can I get into grad school? Is it possible to get into an unaccredited program? I know an accredited program might be impossible. I'm wanting to go into Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehab Counseling, or Professional Counseling. I know some schools have a cutoff of 2.5. But most have a cutoff of 3.0. I have people skills and a lot of experience working with people. Can't they just use that to waive GPA? I did get C's and D's in my major, but that is because of personal reasons. I am not a test taker, which is why I scored badly on the GRE. I also never took a prep course and never had any prep for it.