Explaining GPA in personal statement?

[greentiger1]

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Hi everyone,

My oGPA is 3.41, and I'm wondering if I should provide an explanation for it, given that many people seem to be applying with much higher GPAs. Ultimately, I lacked discipline and the transition to college was not as smooth as I hoped. I have a good upward trend for the remaining quarters of my undergraduate years. What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks for your help!

 

[dyesht]

nope

 

[Advance]

Hi everyone,

My oGPA is 3.41, and I'm wondering if I should provide an explanation for it, given that many people seem to be applying with much higher GPAs. Ultimately, I lacked discipline and the transition to college was not as smooth as I hoped. I have a good upward trend for the remaining quarters of my undergraduate years. What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks for your help!

Don't do that. Only bring it up if they ask during an interview. A 3.41 isn't even that low.

 

[fogorvostan]

Nope.

 

[greentiger1]

Thank you for the advice, everyone! I appreciate it very much.