The Importance of a GPA for grad school

[Tedium]

cookderosa is right on the money. Take it one step at a time. A lot of things can happen between now and when you actually graduate. I know they have for me. I was sure that I would go on to get an MFA in creative writing or an MA in English, but those plans have changed pretty radically over the years and I am now looking at MPA programs.

As far as the GPA is concerned, talk to the schools individually. Some may be willing to work with you, some may not. There are members of this board who got the okay from some grad schools, but some suggested getting 30-60 graded credits before applying. Some require those credits to have been a part of the bachelors, some are willing to take any jumble of credits you can cobble together. Some want upper-level, some don't care. Unfortunately, there is not a universal answer for that problem. I've found most of the schools I've approached with any issues to be very willing to communicate with me. Make a list of schools you like and start e-mailing. But be aware that things can change with catalogs with a new year. That may or may not work in your favor.