addressing low uGPA in a statement

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Given the age of that undergrad work and the strong record since then, I wouldn't even mention it, except perhaps indirectly indicating that it took you a while to find your direction. After 9 years, it would be like trying to explain a bad conduct mark from second grade.
 
I wouldn't mention it either. Some programs have GPA cutoffs, but seem to have different rules for applicants with a masters degree. This is, in fact, one of the scenarios in which I recommend a masters: it can show that you've "grown up" and can commit to being a serious student, even after a less-than-stellar undergraduate career.

Another option would be to get a letter writer to mention it, and how it's clear (to them) that your undergraduate GPA was not indicative of your potential, but your graduate GPA is.
 
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