1. OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LOW
GPA
PRIYA PULLUR
PRIYA.PULLUR@GMAIL.COM
Independent College Counselor

2. Fact
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES ARE THE
#1FACTOR IN SECURING GOOD COLLEGE
ADMISSION

3. Stuff Happens
It’s not whether you get knocked dow
it’s whether you get up – Vince Lomb

4. Admission Criteria
#5 Recommendation
Letters
#4 Volunteering
#6 Compelling Personal
Statement
#2 SAT or ACT Score
#1 G.P.A. / Class Rank
#3 Extra-Curricular
Activities

5. Options to consider
 Colleges that have alternative applications (for
example: Bard)
 University systems where a student can transfer
from one campus to another
 Great state schools with less competitive
requirements (California State University, The
CUNY system in NYC)
 Colleges with conditional acceptance programs
 Boost your academics (get a tutor), improve
grades
 Play up your strengths (win the Science Bowl)

6. College selection process
 Make a list of colleges that accept lower GPA’s
 Research and narrow down the colleges that
you like
 Start researching on Naviance, Cappex or any
other search tool to find acceptance rate
based on your GPA information
 Look for internships in the area of your major

7. How to look good to colleges
 Work Hard and keep up your GPA’s after the
slump
 If you have an interesting hobby, try to take it
to the next level by gaining meaningful
credential that reflects your passion and ability
 Work on getting outstanding recommendation
letters from teachers and mentors highlighting
your passionate beliefs
 Craft a compelling personal statement
showcasing yourself and your talents in your
own words

8. Thank You
PRIYA PULLUR
408-836-1963
PRIYA.PULLUR@GMAIL.COM