My GPA in undergrad was 3.1, which is above the minimum threshold of 3.0 for most graduate schools. However, I know it's not spectacular. It is mostly due to poor grades in my freshman and sophomore years. My junior and senior years averaged around 3.4-3.5. I am applying to Virginia Tech, University of Texas at Austin, Ohio State University, and University of Washington (in addition to a couple less selective schools as backups).
Assuming my portfolio, essays, and letters of recommendations are all sufficient, is my GPA low enough that I should provide some supplemental information to the schools to address it and explain why I don't think GPA is an accurate representation of my skills, etc. or should I just not say anything? I have heard that GPA should be acknowledged if it is unreasonably low, but I am unsure if 3.1, being still above the minimum, needs an explanation.
my GRE is decent, 155/155/4.5.
Any advice is appreciated!
march'17
Jan 12, 17 11:10 am
From my speculations of this forum for weeks, I think your GPA is just fine. Make sure your portfolio is great and you should be good. Honestly, I think the schools you are applying should take you unless your portfolio is subpar.
GL
ANNIE017
Mar 1, 17 4:19 am
Has anyone started receiving acceptance from any university for M.Arch II ?
Driko
Mar 1, 17 5:19 pm
yes you will get in to most if not all, but that doesnt mean they will offer any funding.
My GPA in undergrad was 3.1, which is above the minimum threshold of 3.0 for most graduate schools. However, I know it's not spectacular. It is mostly due to poor grades in my freshman and sophomore years. My junior and senior years averaged around 3.4-3.5. I am applying to Virginia Tech, University of Texas at Austin, Ohio State University, and University of Washington (in addition to a couple less selective schools as backups).
Assuming my portfolio, essays, and letters of recommendations are all sufficient, is my GPA low enough that I should provide some supplemental information to the schools to address it and explain why I don't think GPA is an accurate representation of my skills, etc. or should I just not say anything? I have heard that GPA should be acknowledged if it is unreasonably low, but I am unsure if 3.1, being still above the minimum, needs an explanation.
my GRE is decent, 155/155/4.5.
Any advice is appreciated!
From my speculations of this forum for weeks, I think your GPA is just fine. Make sure your portfolio is great and you should be good. Honestly, I think the schools you are applying should take you unless your portfolio is subpar.
GL
Has anyone started receiving acceptance from any university for M.Arch II ?
yes you will get in to most if not all, but that doesnt mean they will offer any funding.