Trying to get a sense of my chances of getting into UCLA. Can anyone tell me what the average admission GPA is for students who get accepted?
UCLA is a highly competitive university, and the average admitted student's GPA tends to be quite high. For the most recent admissions cycle, the middle 50% range for admitted freshmen's GPA was around 4.37-4.74 on a weighted 4.0 scale, and around 3.95-4.00 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Keep in mind that this range represents the middle 50% of admitted students, meaning that 25% of admitted students had a GPA above this range, and another 25% had a GPA below this range.
It's important to understand that GPA is just one part of your application, and UCLA uses a holistic review process when evaluating applicants. This means they take into consideration other factors such as extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendation letters. So even if your GPA is not exactly within that middle 50% range or above it, you still have a chance if you present a strong application in other areas. However, a competitive GPA will certainly make you a stronger candidate for admission.
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