Grad school with a C average?

is it possible to get into grad school with a C average? I managed to get a few B's in my major courses but it all averages out to a C average.

Grad school with a C average?
Generally the average is less important than the demonstrated ability to do well in something, anything. If you have a C average because you got a bunch of A+ grades in subjects you were crazy about and F's in courses you didn't care for, you might have a fighting chance. If you never did better than B, it doesn't look good, because you've shown no ability to do well in anything at all.





Unless you did something extracurricular amazingly well, like a stellar athletic career or something like that. It doesn't say much about your academic ability, but at least it demonstrates that you have a strong work ethic, and that you have some personal strengths.





Keep in mind, too, that a lot of second- and third-rate universities don't have the ressources to pore over all their applications with a fine-tooth comb to locate the few exceptional individuals who have low averages but have something special to contribute to their programs. Only top-ranked universities can afford to do this.





In order to thin the pile of applications without too much effort, most schools have strict cut-off points for applicants' GPAs. Applications that don't meet their most basic entrance criteria are simply not considered. So, before you waste too much time and money on your applications, find out what those numbers are from the schools you are considering. Most schools are very forthcoming with this information.
Reply:It depends on the discipline and individual departments and schools.





I will tell you in most cases, selection committees or individual teachers are not looking for individuals who just have super grades. They look at other things -- recommendations, work ethic, willingness to learn, etc.





And by the way, students who received average grades in their undergrad years often are stellar grad students. I think this is largely because they are concentrating (overall) on one study area, and that is usually an area they like and are attracted to -- they seem to have found their place in the university.
Reply:Sure it's possible, but there are many things you must take into account.





Aside from gpa, graduate schools also look at the difficulty of your course work, extra-curricular activities, scores on the GRE and/or other standardized exams, work experience, etc.





Be honest with yourself- would you do well at graduate school? What are you hoping to get out of it? These questions are mostly what the Graduate schools will be concerned with when reviewing your application.
Reply:You might find acceptance somewhere, if you do extremely well on the GRE(graduate exam). You have to understand that in graduate school you have to get A's and B's. A single C will get you put on probation, and 2 will get you automatically kicked out of the program. You need to evaluate your studying abilities before you embark on this.
Reply:It depends on the program and the schools. Sometimes you can petition if you do well on the required tests, have a lot of experience, etc.


It really depends on the school though.
Reply:It is definitely possible, but obviously you will not get into a top program. This may not matter much in the long run, as long as you do well. More importantly, you have some serious self-evaluation to do. Why would you succeed in a graduate program when you barely passed undergrad? What are you going to do differently this time around? If you try hard enough, you will definitely get into a program somewhere. Just make sure you make the experience worthwhile, C's in grad school will get you no where. Good luck!
Reply:Not a chance. I graduated with a GPA of 3.6 with dual degrees and I scraped in. My GREs were top 8% too.


C doesn't cut it. Sorry.
Reply:Depends on where you intend on attending grad school, as well as other things, such as your GMAT score, work experience, and interview(s).
Reply:chances are slim but i'm sure you can find someplace...depends on ur field also
Reply:why the hell do you want to go to grad school for pulling b's at best. If I were you I'd become a plumber or something