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I have a question for you:

How does someone in your position view a low GPA, say 2.5, considering the applicant had to work full time during school? I mean actually pay the bills waiting tables work, not 5 hours a week at a dentists office. (Also, a difficult major, say math at a top though not ivey program)

In this position, what hope if any does an applicant have?

Edit: clarity/typos




I believe this gets to the heart of what's wrong with our current education/economic system: A person in that position likely has no chance.

If one were to apply, they would say you should be able to work full time and be a successful, high-scoring full time student.

The other option might be networking, but with that kind of schedule, it's hard to network when your competition has more time.




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