Teacher low Gpa

[LunarSilverStar]

I graduated from a Public Ivy back in May 2011 and have spent my time teaching English overseas for the past two years. During these two years teaching english, I spent my free time taking graduate economic courses at a local university. I took those courses because I didnt want my academic skills to deteriate while working. Since my contract will be ending in 2013 I want to begin applying for graduate school next month. I am looking to get a masters in Finance or Economics. However, I have some serious hurdles.

1. My cumlative gpa is a 2.5 but my major gpa is 3.4.

    Major : Political Science

    Minor : Japanese and Computer Science

2. I have no work experience in the finance field since I spent my undergrad primarly doing research, going to conferences, and getting published.

3. I took the GRE and got a 300. But I will try again in October.

Now what I would like to know is if I should spend my energy applying to LSE, Bocconi, Warwick, or Oxford (doesnt hurt to shoot for the stars). If you have any suggestions for other schools let me know.

Edited September 21, 2012 by LunarSilverStar

[crouthers]

Are you planning on working overseas as well, or do you hope to return with a degree from one of those universities and work in the States?

[LunarSilverStar]

To be honest, I want to be able to work overseas and in the United States. But I am more worried about if these schools will even look at my application despite my GPA.