If you told 23-year-old Agnes that she would apply to a top film school in the U.S., get accepted, and receive scholarship funding from the school—even with a 2.9 GPA—she probably wouldn't have believed you.

But she did.

Hi, I'm Agnes Nyarkoa Eshun, the face behind Beyond GPA, and this is my story.

For years, I held myself back from pursuing my dream of studying abroad and studying film. I thought my GPA was too low and that no school would want me. I thought I needed to pay someone to figure everything out for me—an agent, someone to write my personal statement, someone who knew what I didn't.

And honestly, I was overwhelmed.

Then, in 2025, I decided to stop waiting and just try.

I researched. I applied. I made mistakes. I learned what worked and what didn't. And I discovered something people don't always talk about when they tell their study-abroad stories: it's beautiful, but it isn't always easy.

There are thorns along the way.

But it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

That's why I created Beyond GPA.

I want to help you understand the process, know what to do next, and make informed decisions about your journey—from finding the right universities and scholarships to preparing your application and understanding the costs involved.

I speak from experience, not just from what I've read somewhere. And I want to help make the process a little clearer, a little less overwhelming, and maybe even give you the courage to take the leap I once struggled to take.

Your GPA is part of your story. It doesn't have to be the whole story.

It's nice to meet you. 🤍