別讓 [成績] 成為申請的阻礙

即使你的在校成績並不突出，你還是可以被錄取！

或許你很難相信：有時候甚至連低於2的GPA成績都能夠進入理想研究所！

有許多無形的因素，例如毅力及決心......等，也都是影響入學的因子。

成績不理想？你當然需要接受他。

別氣餒，還是有一些你可以努力以提高錄取機率的補救方式：
 
1.申請一個評估整體表現的學校：
 在一些學院，會以GPA和考試成績為基礎進行初步審查。在申請之前，一定要弄清楚學校進行評估的方式。
 
另一個忠告：
如果一間研究所的審核完全是建立在GPA和考試分數的基礎上，你可能就要認真考慮：你真的想成為這裡的學生嗎？這引出了一個問題：“他們對於因我加入所帶來的火花真的感興趣嗎？他們只關心排名和數字嗎？”
 
2. 做好討論成績的準備：
或許是一些情有可原的情況下（例如：身體狀況、經濟因素、家庭狀況...），而讓你的成績並不理想，對於這些種狀況很多招生委員都是可以接受的，但是建議你用書面資料在申請時清楚表示。解釋發生了什麼事，但不要找藉口或聽起來像你的情況都在抱怨。這只是陳述事實，並說明你的GPA成績並不能反映你的智力或工作倫理。
 
3.先修一些研究所課程：
在大多數的狀況下，學校並不會阻止你選修一些研究所學分，但是在這其中你必須做好準備，並致力於拿到A。假設你表現優異的話，這就是最好的方式向招生委員們展現你的學術專業能力沒有問題。
 
4.重考GRE, GMAT, LSAT, 或 MCAT：
通常，申請人會說他們不是很好的考生，對許多人來說這絕對是真實的。但往往申請人只考了一次。如果你的GRE或GMAT成績低於你所希望的，請再次參加考試，你可能也要考慮報名補習班。如果你的分數提高了，恭喜你有更大的機會被接受。即使分數下降，你至少也努力了​​。
 
5.再次申請：
被夢想中的研究所拒絕很受傷，但記住：並不是只有你如此。不要放棄，請再試一次！

根據經驗，在第二次嘗試​​被錄取的機會會大大增加。不過，建議一年之後再重新申請。
 請記住，不管你是在什麼情況被學校接受的，只要你有毅力、有決心的持續不懈，你會出色畢業的！並準備開始你人生中下一個成功的章節。

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Don't Let Grades, Test Scores Keep You From Graduate School
 Learn five tips to improve your chances of admission.
 By DR. DON MARTIN
 
You can get accepted to graduate school even if your scores aren’t stellar.
On more than one occasion as both a graduate school andbusiness school admissions dean, I admitted applicants with GPA's below 2.0. That may seem hard to believe, but it's true.
I came to believe that the more intangible aspects of a candidate, such as persistence and determination, were perhaps more revealing. Unfortunately, this sentiment is not universally shared.
As you consider your graduate and professional school options, you must accept the fact that grades and test scores matter. But there are five things you can do to help improve your chances.

1. Apply to schools that will evaluate your application in its entirety: At some institutions, academics are so important that the admissions committee performs a preliminary review to weed out applicants based on GPA and test scores. Before you apply, make sure to find out how schools perform evaluations.
One other piece of advice: If a graduate program starts the review process by immediately eliminating applicants based on GPA and test score, you may want to consider how much you really want to be a student there. It begs the question: "Are they really interested in what I can bring to the program, or are they only interested in rankings and numbers?"

2. Be prepared to discuss undergraduate grades: Perhaps there were extenuating circumstances that contributed to your GPA being lower than you would like, such as medical, financial, or family issues.
It is perfectly acceptable to explain this to the admissions committee. I recommend addressing it in your required essay or in an optional essay, or including a letter in your application.
By all means, explain what happened, but do not make excuses or sound like you are complaining about the situation. Just state the facts and provide indicators that your GPA does not reflect your intellect or work ethic.

3. Take a few graduate-level courses: In most cases, there is nothing stopping you from signing up for individual graduate courses. But you need to be prepared and committed to scoring an A.
Assuming you perform exceptionally, this is a great way to impress the admissions committee. It shows that you mean business, are serious about demonstrating your academic ability, and have what it takes to succeed.

4. Retake the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT: Often, applicants will say that they are not good test takers, which is definitely true for many. But too often applicants only take the test once.
If your GRE or GMAT score is less than you had hoped for, take the test again. You may want to onsider a test prep course, too. If your score improves, you'll be better positioned to be accepted. Even if it drops, at least you showed that you put forth an extra effort and gave it a second try.

5. Apply again: Being denied to your dream grad school hurts, but it is not personal. At the risk of sounding philosophical, things do work out for the best. Nevertheless, don't give up. Try again.
Based on my experience, the chance of being admitted on the second attempt increases considerably. However, I recommend giving it a year before reapplying.
Remember, regardless of where you are accepted, if you practice persistence and determination, you will graduate with flying colors and be ready to embark on the next successful chapter of your life.

 
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