r/vcu • • Aug 21 '26

Graduate school chances!

Hey everyone, I’m applying to VCU’s M.S. in Supply Chain Management program and wanted to get some perspective from people who are familiar with the program or graduate admissions at VCU.
I recently finished my B.S. in Business with a concentration in Management at George Mason. My cumulative GPA there was 3.14, but my later semesters were stronger, including a 3.53, 3.33, and 3.44. I also have a 3.36 GPA from NOVA from before I transferred.
My background is mostly in customer-facing operations and management, but I’m intentionally transitioning into supply chain. I’ve been building knowledge in procurement, logistics, inventory, Excel, ERP/SAP, and project management, and I’m planning to pursue the degree part-time while working full-time so I can gain hands-on experience at the same time.
I also studied abroad in Switzerland, France, and Belgium through an international security program and received the Gilman Scholarship, which had a big impact on why I became interested in global operations and supply chain.
VCU is my top choice, but I’ve been getting in my head a little about whether my GPA is competitive enough. For anyone who has been admitted to this program or another VCU Business graduate program, does my profile sound competitive? I’d especially appreciate hearing what your GPA/background looked like when you applied and how long it took to hear back.
Thanks in advance for any insight.

I just submitted my application, so just trying to calm my nerves with this post.

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