If my UG gpa was within the range, but I had a D- in a programming class, would I be asked about it specifically?

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I doubt they’d ask you but rather would reject you. Get ahead of it by writing an explanation in the optional essays

Not everything warrants an optional essay. If the reason for the D- is “I didn’t understand it and didn’t take any steps to correct it” then that’s not optional essay worthy.

If it’s your only low grade and you have some sob story about why your GPA was low, they’re going to wonder why only that grade was affected and assume OP is full of it.

OP — if you truly had extenuating circumstances, sure, explain it. That being said, your overall GPA is what gets reported for rankings — not your GPA by type of class. Don’t sweat it

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