[Peanut Butter is Good]

My undergrad transcripts are HORRIBLE. I mean bad.

However, I was able to spin my resume to look great, because I have a good MS gpa, all kinds of extra curriculars, experience, etc. But……I got an e-mail saying that as part of the review process, they want to see my undergrad transcript. Now, I have to say, I’m expecting the worst. Of course, I’m going to stay confident, have a good explanation, and maximize my opportunity but, I need someone to give it to me straight….. AM I DOOMED?

Seriously, when they look at this thing, I’m going to seem, on paper at least, to be a candidate with a past that makes them worry. In person, I believe I can out-schmooze all other candidates, and I believe I’m the best candidate. I’m confident as hell!!! But I’m feeling like my chances have seriously dropped by virtue of this situation. Am I correct? Or do they really go with who they like based on the interviews?

[mla1169]

No I don't think you're doomed, it really is about how you spin it (in undergrad I was a screw up more interested in having fun than working hard, I learned my lesson, changed my ways and you can clearly see the difference in my grad school GPA).

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[Anonymous]

I'm pretty sure they want your undergrad transcripts just to make sure that you actually graduated with the degree you stated.

[y_u_no_pass]

I think the fact that you have a good graduate GPA makes all the difference. The spin is built in. They don't care where you came from but where you ended up.

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[Anonymous]

Any firm will ask for all transcripts for verification purposes. I don't get a candidate's undergrad resume when I do interviews. If you got the interview, they want to talk to you. However, just curious in general, how did you get into a graduate program if your undergrad was so bad?

[Peanut Butter is Good]

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Good GMAT score – 650.

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