3.3 with a D

[shp2016]

I currently am a second semester senior with a 3.38 GPA. However, I will most likely have D on my transcript this semester. I took an 18 credit course load to graduate on time, and I thought I would be able to handle it but I have been struggling. I am a finance major, and in my future profession it is hard to get a promotion without a CPA or MBA certification.

[sjoh197]

Well, without knowing about the rest of your application... based on this alone, your application isn't just going to be tossed due to one poor grade. I have a 3.04 overall gpa and was still accepted. And there are plenty of other people with significantly lower gpa's than you who got into great programs. 

 

[shp2016]

Basically, my question is about whether or not I can get into a decent grad school.

[monocle]

You can get in. You may want to work for a couple years, though. I had a GPA a bit higher than yours with two D's on my Senior year (I was really lazy). I got into three of 5 schools to which I applied. Just be sure to own up to your mistakes and prove that you are better than your GPA. You can do that with test scores, good work experience, and recommendation letters (not to mention your personal statement).