Hey there, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out what's considered a 'good' unweighted GPA for Ivy League applications. I have a mixture of As and A-minuses, which gives me a 3.85 unweighted GPA. Is this competitive or should I focus on improving my grades further? Thank you for any advice you can provide!
Hi there! You're off to a great start with a 3.85 unweighted GPA. Ivy League schools, however, are extremely competitive, and applicants typically have stellar GPAs. Generally, a 'good' unweighted GPA for Ivy League applications would be around 3.9-4.0 or higher. That said, remember that there's more to an application than just GPA! Admissions committees take a holistic approach when evaluating applicants, which means they consider other factors beyond academics, such as extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and essays. It's great to aim for the best possible GPA, but don't forget to cultivate other aspects of your application. If your GPA is slightly below the average for a particular school, outstanding achievements in other areas may help offset that and strengthen your application overall. Best of luck!
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