I have good work experience at a decent IB (analyst to AVP in 4 years), 760 GMAT and pretty good ECs (founded young professionals board at work that has expanded nationwide) and general member of another board. However my GPA is 3.38 in finance from a well known state school. I’m applying to HWB and K, and feel good about my profile overall, but am starting to feel my GPA will be my downfall. There wasn’t extenuating circumstances, however, is there anything I can do to address it now?

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I’m a white male which is part of the reason for my concern

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I think the gpa is ok. The only issue is your profile is more generic.

Thank you. I do believe my work experience is slightly differentiated. Raise capital for non profits, renewable energy projects and some universities. Ties in nicely to my goals but perhaps it’s not enough which I fully realize

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The truth is a lot of people will have IB plus non-profit. That is essentially all of NYC. I am a URM woman with a similar profile and 760. I was only accepted at Stern. I think one of your differentiators is your promotion trajectory. Is there anything in your personal background that sets you apart? Travel, immigrant parents, etc?

Not this year, in a prior year. I applied to HSW Chicago, MIT and Stern. Waitlisted at Wharton and got into Stern.

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