Harvard's average GPA for accepted students?

Hi all, I'm a junior in high school and am thinking about applying to Harvard next year. I'm just curious if any of you know what the average GPA is for students who get accepted? Thanks for any info you can provide!

While Harvard doesn't officially publish average GPAs for their accepted classes, they're known to be exceptionally high, around a 3.9-4.0 unweighted. However, keep in mind that Harvard, like most selective colleges, uses holistic admissions, so GPA is just one factor in a much larger context. What that means is that even a perfect 4.0 won't guarantee acceptance, while a slightly lower GPA can be compensated for with strengths in other areas.

In addition to your GPA, they will also consider your course rigor, extracurricular activities, test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation. While having a high GPA is crucial in the admissions process, it's also essential to focus on your overall profile to make yourself a competitive candidate.

After all, the majority of students who apply to Harvard have excellent academic profiles, so oftentimes admissions officers rely on other elements of their applications to make their final decisions. For example, your Harvard-specific supplemental essays are a great opportunity to showcase all that you have to offer Harvard, personally as well as academically. For tips on how to tackle their current prompts, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-harvard-university-essays

Good luck with your college applications, and keep striving to excel in all areas of your application!