Is it impossible for me to get into a top MBA program considering I had a 2.9 undergraduate GPA? My major was business administration. Looking for constructive advice!

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No - got in with 3.0. Get a great GMAT and have other things about you that stand out.

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I got a 740 too! Where did you go for mba?

Its possible but you'll likely need to stand out with a GMAT score in the high 700s to compensate. Absolutely doable though! Good luck !

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Great GMAT or GRE score

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I had a 2.0 undergrad in liberal arts. Accepted into two schools in the high teens.

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What was your GMAT?

Agree. Shoot higher for $$

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How many years of experience would you recommend with this type of GPA?

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