ME: When I wrap up all my application materials and ready to mail them, a friend of mine suggested me to write a brief addendum explaining my GPA.
My major GPA is around 3.4 according to my school grading system, but I ranked 9th among 109 students. Do i need to attach a brief addendum explaining my low GPA?
Director of graduate Admission office: IF you wish to write a brief addendum, that is ok.
I wouldn't consider a 3.4 on a Chinese scale a low GPA.
I'll make a note that with your GPA you were 9th out of 109 graduating students.
ME: Thank you. Actually, I have an official certificate issued by my department certify that I ranked the 9th out of 109 in the four-yearundergraduate program.
Director of graduate Admission office:. If you can send a copy of that certificate (or scan it and send it), that would be good to have in your file.