[PD Soros Fellowship: 2017/18]

Just got my ding  Best of luck to everyone else! 

[MBA with poor undergraduate grades]

I was in a somewhat similar position ( a 2.7 with an engineering degree) and with a very compelling reason as to why that was the case (worked part time job to support family). I pursued a masters degree shortly after and earned better grades with a similar thought process. However, AO's don't place much weight on your graduate GPA but will take note of your academic performance - plus, not too many MBA applicants have graduate degrees so it does give you an edge. 

I had an excellent professional track record, awesome recommendations, a competitive GMAT score and a good story which ultimately got me into 7 out of 8 schools I applied to including Wharton, the GSB and Kellogg. 

It's not impossible - just work hard and strategically to make sure the rest of your application is phenomenal  CFA would be one good example of you doing just that. 

Best of luck!  

[PD Soros Fellowship: 2017/18]

Hey guys - does your status say "manage"? Mine does, wondering what that means.