HOW TO GET INTO GRAD SCHOOL WITH A LOW GPA | My Experience

[@dchang11]

These tips are valuable. I graduated with a 3.1 GPA from a mediocre college and ended up at Georgetown University for graduate school. Don't get complacent. GRE or not, it's going to take a heavy dose of motivation, eagerness, patience, and persistence to pull this off. But for those who had a low GPA, it's still possible to get accepted into a top-notch program. I'm not bullshitting. It's real.

[@anastasiamarie8222]

What did you do to improve your chances of acceptance into a good school if you didn't have a high GPA? I'm in my senior year at a pretty bad university (New Mexico education system). There's not much I can do to improve my GPA and I just got a bad grade this semester that tanked my GPA even more. I had hopes of grad school and now I've been crying all morning thinking my chances are ruined, but seeing this comment and video feels motivating.

[@dchang11]

@@anastasiamarie8222 Work experience. Be patient. Good things take time. I would send an email to all the programs you’re interested in, and build up from there. Ask questions. Know the curriculum. Get an idea on their admissions decision factors. Most of these programs are open to everyone that visit. They need to make a good impression on everyone. I didn’t give a crap about GPA requirements.

[@hanaabani]

@@dchang11 thank you for the motivation. Did you meet the minimum gpa requirements when you applied or you just had a low gpa that is eligible anyway? I need inspiration to not give up

[@dchang11]

The minimum GPA for most programs is 3.0. My undergrad GPA was 3.1. I met the minimum requirements, but the avg. gpa was 3.7. I'm currently at Georgetown, so the students I competed with came from the Ivies.

[@Stella-ro8oz]

Hi David. I’m trying to get into grad school at Georgetown. Are you on LinkedIn? I’d love to chat sometime!

[@ritawilson6614]

The good thing right now, most schools are waiving the GRE! Also, ask schools if they accept applicants on a provisional basis (required to have a 3.0 the first semester into the program). Some schools have certification programs that will allow you to take the 5 main core classes of the MHA/MPH program and as long as you keep a 3.0 GPA then you can transfer those classes into the graduated program......I know this b/c my GPA was even lower than a 2.9!

[@KristaCannady]

Yes!! Lots are waiving the GRE 🥰

[@ml.9417]

But gre can be what helps a low gpa person

[@cduemig1]

I hated my undergrad and just wanted to get it done with minimal effort. My gpa is 2.44. Now I’m interested in getting a masters in another field. Fingers crossed!

[@ritawilson6614]

@@ml.9417 True but if the university isn't even requiring a GPA it don't matter.

[@vmaniac4789]

How low? Lower than 2.3?

[@ZainabAlAli94]

Girl my gpa is 2.17 and I’m still hopping l can apply to get a Masters degree 🤣💔💔💔 yours 2.9 is pretty high you should be proud

[@jazzieeee20]

Let us know how it goes!

[@mustang8206]

Anything below a 3.5 is low

[@julissap4899]

Did you get in? 😭

[@Name..........]

​@@mustang8206no it's not

[@colbydion9542]

did you get in?

[@withlove9494]

As someone who is spending my spring break finishing my applications this is so encouraging! Thank you!

[@KristaCannady]

Ahhh good luck!!!

[@3AlzandTay6]

such an incredibly helpful video! I work in admissions at my grad school and so many of these tips are spot on 👌🏼

[@KristaCannady]

ahh that is so great to hear!! Thank you :)

[@marthaimendez74]

WOW, I should have seen this video before I applied to grad school. I have applied to like 2 colleges and they have just blown me off as soon as they look at my low GPA.the first time I applied and I was so excited and then months later was told through an email that they could not offer me admissions at that time due to my low GPA. I was so discouraged that it took me a year to try and apply in another grad school. But as I sit here and watch your video, I can’t believe that I had not seen this a year ago. Anyway, I want to apply again for the spring2023 in more than one school and I feel nervous, stressed and anxious. Thanks for the info and I will check out the links of questions they can ask me.

[@horizontaldiaries]

That's so great that you reached out and were still able to apply!! These were such good tips, It definitely is so important to know some about your future professors background and I'm currently studying for the GRE😅

[@KristaCannady]

Thank you so much!! So important!

[@vicmuli1]

So glad that I came across your channel! I was pre-med/pa in college but just like you, did not enjoy chemistry or certain up-div science courses 😭 Graduated Spring 2020 and currently working as both an MA and an administrative assistant to gain experience and recently took my GRE! Starting my apps now and you’re so informative! Sending love 💜

[@KristaCannady]

Loveee your story! Good luck with everything you got this 🥰🤍

[@monetjackson3142]

Thank you so much for this. I was so excited to apply and then realized the GPA requirements and almost completely gave up! Thank you for sharing!

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

My beef with the US System is that they dont easily accept Ghana Transcripts and Degrees from African Universities. The main problem is that the GPA system in Africa Is peculiar to us in Ghana and US Colleges grade students different from how we do in Ghana and elsewhere,

[@xxanimefanxx11]

I'm currently applying and also have a low undergraduate gpa (2.8). I'm hoping that my work experience of working in client services in a lab (and being in a senior position) will help my chances of getting in better schools like Chapel Hill!

[@clarkgriswold5842]

How it go? Make it?

[@achu104]

After my undergrad, I am planning for healthcare informatics. Thank you for sharing. This was very informative.

[@KristaCannady]

You are so welcome!

[@acon81389]

SOOO unbelievably helpful. Thank you for making this :)

[@elainezhou3456]

Got a 2.97 gpa. Though most schools are waiving GRE, still feel like I should take it to prove my academic capabilities. 😥

[@KristaCannady]

If you think you will do good then I think it can't hurt!

[@tashabills]

man I really wished I was aware about these tips when I was applying! I was so nervous about my grad school options. It would’ve altered the way I looked at different programs. But, I’m so excited to start my grad school journey in biomedical informatics this summer🤩

[@KristaCannady]

That is awesome!!! Congrats 🥳🥳

[@arifsadman8501]

Thanks so much for the video. I sat for the GRE last month and got a 307, hope it works out for me.

[@KristaCannady]

That's great!!!!!! 🥳

[@trashomo3]

thank you so so much for this video!! it helps me feel so much better about my options :)

[@jonesasante3993]

Thank you so much for educating on ways to convince people to accept me for my shortcomings in life😇🙏🏾

[@Pankleb1313]

I got 3.4 and I was freaking out till I got on KZbin.. thanks for reducing my anxiety.

[@lizs.6058]

Lmao that is NOT low

[@pk-xi2ei]

thank you for this. I almost give up at first.

[@alyciamarks7397]

This was so helpful! I really appreciate it!

[@KristaCannady]

You're so welcome!

[@29treslaw]

February is running fast

[@KristaCannady]

Omg how is it already the 8th

[@doniadb4385]

Hi. I have a very low undergraduate GPA of 2.3 due to an illness and a medical issue (wrong medication) that caused me a physical disability during my undergraduate years. Then I earned a Master's degree with a 3.5 GPA, a 750 GMAT, 10 years of work experience, 2 years of fundraising for UNICEF and other NGO I also published research in a scientific journal. My goal is to apply to Business School for the PhD, what are my chances? I really appreciate any advice you can provide.

[@shresident429]

Your sharing is soooo helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@viviantran7882]

Hi! I was wondering if your resume mattered when getting into the MHA program? My gpa is around 3.5 but I'm afraid my resume isn't that strong to get accepted.

[@KristaCannady]

I think personal statement is most important. You won't have an issue!!

[@VianncawithaV]

wow thanks so much for sharing this!!

[@KristaCannady]

No problem 😊!!

[@anitasekeraa]

Great video!! ❤️

[@KristaCannady]

Glad you liked it!!

[@literallyamie3398]

You are the bomb girl !

[@KristaCannady]

🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@katiemayhunt4249]

This is so interesting! Thankyou for sharing❤️

[@KristaCannady]

Ofc🥰🥰

[@starsighting7167]

Im in my last semester in college and my gpa isnt the best...my program is rough and I kinda want to cry because I love school and want to continue but the fear of will they accept me? I want to have hope

[@KristaCannady]

I understand! Totally why I wanted to create this video. There's hope. you got this!

[@oliviafreitas8513]

thank you for this!

[@KristaCannady]

You're so welcome!

[@nnoeynoeyY]

Really glad that I came across your channel. I graduated 2 years ago with a major that I wasn't really interested in (and rather have low understanding in classes) and performed bad, hence lower than 3.0 GPA. I want to go into grad school for something different but have been very discouraged by the minimum requirements for majority of schools. I think i'm gonna give it a go and use your approach on addressing the reason behind my low GPA and hope that with some work experience and motivation, I could convince the admission office that I am not the same person back when 19/20 years old but now ready to work hard to succeed in the program.

[@johnpaulrico2981]

Maybe High (GPA) is a advantage but not Really Required Good think they Give others a Chance.

[@KristaCannady]

Completely agree!!

[@BeautyGlamx]

Girl, you’re flawlesssss 😍

[@KristaCannady]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylnyc89]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@KristaCannady]

So glad!!

[@SieraAlexis]

these tips were so helpful! I'm currently trying to figure out which grad school programs I want to apply for. Emailing them is such a good idea!

[@KristaCannady]

ahhh so exciting!!! goodluck :)

[@benefit123ofEnglish]

Hi, thanks for your videos. I also have a low GPA. May I ask that can I study in College and transfer to Master Drgree? Because I have a Bachelor Degree already, but the GPA and English score is lower than the requirements. Thanks so much.

[@DSNCB919]

I dont think gpa will be an issue for me. Considering masters in engineer management but talking to those who have done it im leaning more towards a masters in systems enginerring. I have a bs in mechanical with a 2.9 gpa but i have 10 years work exp and have been a senior engineer at one of the major pharma companies.. thou i admit ive been considering grad school for 7 years now and keep pushing it off

[@Bennyson_T]

Hey love your videos. Considering getting a MHA degree. Which school do you attend?

[@KristaCannady]

Thank you so much!! UNC Charlotte

[@Bennyson_T]

@@KristaCannady thats nice. Seems the program is pretty flexible not much exams or assignments I guess

[@marimarjuste9645]

Great video! Are you willing to share what you wrote on your personal statement ?

[@abdullakc]

I thought this video was a bull... but i just graduated with 2.1 GPA BSc. But in college degree i got 3.35!

[@zubrenostumbi8887]

you know any universities accepting below 3.0 gpa for mba Program for international students?????

[@lordryan3241]

Do this tips apply to international students,also what’s a “GRE”

[@mitchie9630]

Hello! Did you have an upward trend for you grades when comparing each gpa semester?

[@melisacabrera9457]

mine is a 2.9 and I am scared to take the GRE..

[@Dahlia_Kaitlyn]

Did you do any kind of post baccalaureate or retake any classes after undergrad? I’m currently in a similar situation [3.09 ㅠㅠ] and wondering if this is something I should do before applying

[@KristaCannady]

I did not!!

[@Dahlia_Kaitlyn]

@@KristaCannady would it be okay for me to read your personal statement? Or like ask you some questions 🙈

[@tdub6542]

LMAO im in my third year with a 2.3 GPA hopefully i can get it up soon

[@rakhithapa4128]

Do I have a chance with low gpa like 2.15. if i score good in gre if yes then how much should I have to score in gre.... please guide us

[@EternalLoveAnkh]

You mentioned your own GPA. What if your GPA is WAY lower? RJ

[@Juan_A_Garcia]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Very nice videoooooooooooo 😍🤩 Greetings from Spain 😘🥰😍🤩😍😍

[@KristaCannady]

Thank you so much!!

[@love.a9587]

can i enter a grad school with a 1.97 gpa

[@tiffanyt1993]

Do I need work experience in order to apply to grad school?

[@KristaCannady]

It depends on the school & the program!

[@1nikhilaalapati985]

Should we need any experience to apply MHA

[@KristaCannady]

Some would help but you don't have to!

[@apurvamadharia]

From which school did you graduate

[@KristaCannady]

UNC Chapel Hill :)

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

Exotic/Pretty!