Tech IndustryJan 9, 2020
MarsNirvana31

Master’s or MBA scholarship for low GPA 2,1?

is that possible for me to enroll into US masters program with low GPA as 2,1 out of 4? and get a scholaship or discount? Does anyone know such universities? from eastern europe, small country goal: to get work visa in US via masters

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SATTutor53 Jan 9, 2020

If you drive Uber enough hours, You get free classes through ASU online.

Google Ben Dover. Jan 9, 2020

With that GPA, most of the good Unis are unfortunately not an option. However there are a lot of other unis that provide a STEM degree. You’d have to also convince the visa officer when you get your F1 stamp.

Squarespace VscB13 Jan 9, 2020

Good job in thinking about your future and career! I am sure you can get admission into universities that majorly focus on getting the $$. While I am in no way doubting you or questioning your abilities as a student/ professional, I think it’s important for you to know the ground reality here in US- 1. It is a capitalist economy which means you have to almost always be better than majority of the folks aspiring for the same position. Very few companies cares about you 2. As an immigrant worker, you do not get the same freedom as a citizen of US which means there is an extra pressure on you to get a job post your studies 3. Getting a masters to get a job is okay but not the best goal imo. You get masters to grow your knowledge and become specialized in a field. Job and other things are by product of your achievements. 4. Even if you get into a masters program, you should be self motivated enough to go that extra mile as an immigrant to secure better professional life. I know it contradicts #3 but since that’s your goal this is something you should be prepared to do. I would be honest with myself and figure out how interested you are in academics to be the top 20% (random number) of the people in your to-be class.

Reddit sb6jaq Jan 9, 2020

Get a great GMAT and they will look past the GPA. For top school if you have a non traditional story you have a chance but it will still be hard. Do you have strong company brand names in your resume?

Mars Nirvana31 OP Jan 9, 2020

Is Mars chocolate company considered strong brand name? Also got Johnson & Johnson on my resume. What about top 40-50? Will i have a chance there to have a scholarship?

Apple CMDK22 Jan 9, 2020

Doubt you get a scholarship at all, they aren’t common for masters programs and almost unheard of for MBA, you’ll be taking out a lot of debt most likely