Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Duke University. Do you guys know what the average GPA is for accepted students? I want to see how competitive my GPA is before applying.
Hello! Duke University is a highly competitive institution, and the average GPA for accepted students is typically quite high. While the university does not officially report the average GPA of its accepted students, it's safe to say that a competitive applicant would generally have a GPA extremely close to 4.0 on an unweighted scale.
Keep in mind that Duke practices holistic admissions, so your GPA is just one factor considered among many, such as test scores (if submitted), extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. If your GPA is slightly lower than the average, make sure to highlight your strengths in other areas of your application.
For example, Duke's school-specific supplemental essays are a great opportunity to showcase all you have to offer the Blue Devil community, beyond just academics. For tips on how to tackle Duke's current prompts, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-duke-university-essays
Good luck!
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