USC / Marshall - Rejected - 05-25-2020

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May 25, 2020 5:20am ET

Rejected at USC / Marshall

Round: Round 4

Received via portal May 25, 2020

GPA: 2.67

GMAT: 740

Post MBA Career Name: Consulting

Application Location: Pakistan

Note:

Harsh! They didn't even bother to interview me. I saw some other people with low GPAs but above class average GMAT scores suffer the same fate in earlier rounds. Oh, well.

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anon11857 Likes Earned: 8 Sorry yo hear. Did you use the optional essay explaining the low GPA. I would die for that GMAT score! maybe think about getting a consulting to form your story (0)

anon10873 Likes Earned: 94 Thanks. I've had some other schools treat me a lot better, so I'm thinking it has more to do with how different schools weigh the components of your application. I also applied late, so that might have played a role in their decision as well. (1)

anon15165 Likes Earned: 19 100% related to visa issues. Keep your chin up. That's a hell of a GMAT score for a T20 school. (2)

anon10873 Likes Earned: 94 Thank you. That makes me feel better. :) (0)

anon20144 Likes Earned: 0 Sorry to hear, when did you apply if you don't mind me asking? (0)

anon10873 Likes Earned: 94 I submitted my application 04/30. I wish you the best! (1)

anon71472 Likes Earned: 80 Honestly, it is likely a combination of your low GPA and international status. Your low GPA alone wouldn't ding you, couple that with international status... (0)

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