GPA is not everything schools in the US look for in your applications. Because there are other factors such as letters of recommendation, your professional experience, your extracurricular activities, philanthropic activities, leadership skills, etc., GPA only adds weight to your candidacy as a whole. If you have strengths in other factors, a lower GPA could be compensated.

That being said, it all depends on the program and the schools you’re applying for. Different schools requirement different scores and GPA. For example, a low GPA weakens your application for an Engineering and Economics program because coursework is all you do. On the other hand, if you’re applying to an Art program, they most likely will want to see your portfolio and what you have done on the side to demonstrate your passion. For MBA program specifically, your professional experience is crucial. However, with a lower GPA, you may want to target schools within your range.

I would recommend start talking to the schools that you are interested in for their personalized recommendations. Schools in the US are often open to discussions like that. Or you can choose a program you want to study and go from there to look for schools that accept your GPA.