3.1 GPA from a state school, I'm totally screwed when in comes to getting into a top 10 grad school aren't I?

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Have some awesome experience (work, extra curriculars). Paired with a good GMAT and a well- shaped story I think you will have a chance! I had a buddy from a state school, 3.2 GPA and a 730 GMAT that was accepted into two top 10 programs, don't get discouraged!

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Story matters, make admissions want to make you successful!

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I got into M7 with a 3.2 and a 680. Think about what unique experiences and viewpoints you bring to the table and would add to the class! We’re judged individually, but they also think about the quality of the overall class.

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Buddy in my M7 had a 2.8 I think at a top public school and ended up at McKinsey.

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Just don't try to get into Deloitte, that's harder.

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Right. High scorers are for some reason prized in our society. More important than grades.

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Yea I know a lot of folks who had 2.8-3.2 GPAs coming out of undergrad that went to top schools for grad and some who didn’t but are extremely successful today.

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That’s not the only factor

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Do you think if I got a high GMAT score I'd have a chance?

Thanks everyone for the encouragement, I appreciate it!!!

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