Baruch MFE Can Pre-MFE distinction, high QBA, and excellent interview negate low GPA?

[JayL]

Hi Andy, Dan and Baruch program coordinators,

I'm about to send my email to register for the Baruch Pre-MFE seminars. My GPA is very low like around 2 due to extenuating circumstances which happened during the pandemic. I do want to demonstrate my ability in excel in top programs now that I've recovered. I graduated from a top 15 University and a BS quantitative program. I wonder if I am admitted to all 3 of the pre-MFE seminars , and get distinction in all three seminars, and nail QBA and interviews, then will I have a chance to be admitted to Baruch at all? or does enrolling in the seminar is pretty much meaningless to me because when I read other discussions, people comment that if you have a below 3.0 GPA then your chances of getting into any top10 program is 1%......

Also, how much does scoring above 325 in GRE and strong LORs help in negating my low GPA for other top 10 MFE programs?
Can I submit my Baruch Pre-MFE seminars' transcript as completed accredited courses to other MFE program's application?
Let me know my best plan for now. I will do anything.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[dstefan]

Yes, this is one of the reasons to take Pre-MFE seminars - show that the current level of your knowledge is higher than the grades in undergraduate courses.

Good luck!