Accelerated post-bac

[merger007]

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Does anyone have any insight in how admissions perceives accelerated post-bac programs? I have a BA in Economics with a lousy gpa and an MFA in literary criticism (school does not use the traditional letter grade format rather descriptive essays) however if converted would most likely be an A average. Since I had no science courses I am currently in an accelerated post-bac program (each module is 8 wks) and will receive a second bachelor's in human biology upon it's completion. Just wondering how admissions may view this and how much weight will be given to my performance in undergrad.

 

[mcataz]

I'm in an accelerated post bac. My program is 2 years or 6 quarters of work. I think that's enough to rectify a poor academic record if I continue to get A's in my classes.

The general notion that I had gotten from adcoms was that to make up for a low GPA (below 3.0 GPA), you need to show consistent and stellar work of 3.5 GPA and higher for 4 semesters or 6 quarters. University of Detroit Mercy mentions 3 terms.

The 2 year tenure shows consistency. Anyone can take one semester and rock that. But to do it over 4 semesters or 6 quarters shows that your recent success is not a fluke.