How to Explain Low GPA in Grad School: Tips to Impress Admissions | GyanDhan

by williamair1

Most students think that their grades will determine it all in life, even in the grad school journey. The thing is, though, you may not know that admissions committees do not just focus on grades. They know that life can be hard sometimes, and even the highest performer did not perform well in school at some point. It is all about the story you have to tell, how you faced a downfall, what you have learned in the process and how you have gotten back on your feet. Your potential does not always have to be shadowed by a lower GPA. In this blog, you will find out when to mention grade dips, how to present them in a good way, and how to make your application shine even when academic performance is not to your advantage.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.gyandhan.com/blogs/exams/explain-low-gpa-grad-school