Upper second class(58.2%) in 2nd year and master application

Hi everyone,

I am a warwick student and I just learned that my overall 2nd year mark was 58,2%. I wasn't expecting a 2.2 and i'm sure that I can get a low-mid 2.1 as my final undergrad mark. However, I would like to know if I still have my chance for a master in business in a top university (uk or Usa). What should I do to maximise my chances ? Should i apply very early or wait after my 3rd year results (as they might refuse me with a 2.2 and no guarentee that I can achieve a 2.1)...
Any advices about what to do?
Ps: i am doing the gmat in September to strengthen my chances

Reply 1

Petro_99

10

I scraped a 2.2 and will be doing a masters in engineering!

Reply 2

returnmigrant

21

Getting an offer may not be a problem - but funding it will be. Can you afford the fees and maintenance yourself?

Reply 3

Dasberns

OP

Yes I can afford the fees myself.
My problem is will I get the offer if I apply ?
I'm sure they'll look at my uni record and they'll never accept me. (My choices are warwick business school, ucl and kings..).

Did someone experienced the same pb as me ?

Reply 4

Jantaculum

10

You just carry on with your plans (with the proviso that you may have to wait until after your third year results…)

Masters applications take a variety of factors into account, one of which will be references. What you can do at this stage is start to plan who your referees will be - you need that reference to state that you're predicted an overall 2.1. It may be that your referee will be your dissertation supervisor so choose carefully! Good luck.

Reply 5

Illiberal Liberal

2

How is 58.2% upper second class? I thought 2.i was upper second class and 2.ii was lower second class :s-smilie:

Reply 6

Smash50

8

Original post by Dasberns

Hi everyone,

I am a warwick student and I just learned that my overall 2nd year mark was 58,2%. I wasn't expecting a 2.2 and i'm sure that I can get a low-mid 2.1 as my final undergrad mark. However, I would like to know if I still have my chance for a master in business in a top university (uk or Usa). What should I do to maximise my chances ? Should i apply very early or wait after my 3rd year results (as they might refuse me with a 2.2 and no guarentee that I can achieve a 2.1)...
Any advices about what to do?
Ps: i am doing the gmat in September to strengthen my chances

Eh, how did you get your results early? I thought all results are released on Friday the 3rd of July?

Reply 7

Dasberns

OP

Original post by Smash50

Eh, how did you get your results early? I thought all results are released on Friday the 3rd of July?

Dpartment of comp sci was on monday!

Reply 8

Smash50

8

Original post by Dasberns

Dpartment of comp sci was on monday!

Ah right, I assumed that it was the same day for all departments! I'm from the maths department so I find out some time tomorrow :biggrin:

Reply 9

Ftmshk

12

Just work hard and improve your average. Read and act on feedback received on your previous modules, also read any marking schemes you have access to and do a really good dissertation.

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Reply 10

Dasberns

OP

[e]Just work hard and improve your average. Read and act on feedback received on your previous modules, also read any marking schemes you have access to and do a really good dissertation.

I will, but my hope is not to be rejected from the master
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Reply 11

callum_law

6

Original post by Law-Hopeful

How is 58.2% upper second class? I thought 2.i was upper second class and 2.ii was lower second class :s-smilie:

You're right, bud. They must have just been careless.

Reply 12

Dasberns

OP

Original post by callum_law

You're right, bud. They must have just been careless.

Sorry, my mistake, it is a lower second class. I meant a high 2.2

Reply 13

crrranberry

Original post by Dasberns

Hi everyone,

I am a warwick student and I just learned that my overall 2nd year mark was 58,2%. I wasn't expecting a 2.2 and i'm sure that I can get a low-mid 2.1 as my final undergrad mark. However, I would like to know if I still have my chance for a master in business in a top university (uk or Usa). What should I do to maximise my chances ? Should i apply very early or wait after my 3rd year results (as they might refuse me with a 2.2 and no guarentee that I can achieve a 2.1)...
Any advices about what to do?
Ps: i am doing the gmat in September to strengthen my chances

hello, apply for masters anyway!

I got a 58.8% in my second year and applied for a masters with the result, then received a conditional offer for 64% from one of the top UK universities. i think you'd have a high chance of receiving an offer if you have good references, however whether or not the condition is achievable is another question. just work really hard after getting an offer - good luck!

Reply 14

WokSz

17

Business school should be no problem. I know people with 2.2s who are now at KCL. LSE will be an issue, but not the other places. Just apply and get some darn good work experience under the belt.

Reply 15

seeker90

Original post by Dasberns

However, I would like to know if I still have my chance for a master in business in a top university (uk or Usa).

How far up the league tables are we talking here? I know you'd struggle to get onto Judge Business School courses at Cambridge without at least a high 2:1 overall, for instance. No idea about other courses - I'd wager strong GMAT scores, references and so on might serve you well though.

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