I have a 2.8 UGPA from a no-name state school. Are my chances at M7 practically zero? Other stats in thread

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2.8 as a MechE vs kids with Econ degrees with 3.7 is completely different. Use an optional essay and explain.

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My UG and PhD are in neurobiology and even I have to take pitty on engineering students haha. ME/EE/ChemE…. Anything near a 3.0 is basically a 4.0

- BS in Mech Eng
- 3.9 MS Comp Sci from T10 program
- 760 GMAT
- early employee at successful startup (now series E, raised $2B)
- stint in consulting prior to this (~2 years at Accenture)

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yes go for it but highly suggest to use optional essay. 2.8 is def low and there needs an explanation.

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2.8 is low. More than anything else, Anduril might be your saving grace. Are you a SWE there now?

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You definitely have a shot. 760 gmat is great and helps prove you have the academic firepower. And from Andurik you’re likely in a less traditional bucket where gpa is less important

How did you get into a T10 for grad school?

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