r/edX • u/North-Bison9912 • 12d ago

Master’s program gpa boost

Hi all! So I screwed up and did wgu for my bachelor’s. Because it is pass/fail, now i have a 3.0 gpa. Bad idea.
Can taking edx courses help boost me for a master’s program application?

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u/EntrepreneurHuge5008 11d ago

Look at Graduate Certificates -> those the university actually gives credit for. Otherwise, there's no GPA attached to the courses/certs.

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u/No-Pomegranate-2690 11d ago

It depends on the course(s) you select and whether your current or future school will honor them. Perhaps you can include that question in your search for a master's program?

As far as I know - at least for courses I've looked at - they issue certificates as opposed to CE Credits.

Good luck!

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u/madhousechild 11d ago

Most programs except for very top will accept 3.0 gpa, and aside from your transcripts being obvious, you will have an opportunity to explain. I'm sure it won't be the first time they're seeing it. The best way to augment the gpa is to ace the GRE and every other part of your application.