Frequently Asked Question: With regard to MBA admissions, can any other steps help address a low GPA?
Dr. Shel Watts of MBA Admit.com: Other steps would include pointing out in your application other achievements that can help the admissions committee to believe that you have excellent academic and analytical abilities. For example, some candidates have completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program successfully, and the CFA designation is a challenging credential to earn. Success in achieving the CFA credential provides evidence of strong analytical abilities and an ability to focus successfully on academic goals. These factors can weigh in your favor in the admissions process. When a GPA is extremely low, some candidates find it useful to get an additional degree before applying for the MBA (often, a one-year degree in a relevant field). The new degree usually becomes the focal point for the admissions committee and helps to render the prior undergraduate record of low performance far less significant.
