Hey there, I've applied to Ohio State University (OSU) and I want some clarification on how the GPA calculation works at OSU. Do they consider weighted or unweighted GPAs? Any info would be super helpful. Thanks!
Ohio State University (OSU) calculates applicants' GPA using the weighted GPA from their high school transcript, if it's available. This means that OSU considers the additional weight given to more rigorous classes, such as honors, AP, or IB courses. If your high school does not provide a weighted GPA, OSU will recalculate your GPA based on the courses and grades you've earned, giving an extra half-point for honors courses and a full extra point for AP or IB classes, depending on their grading scale.
For example, if your unweighted GPA is 3.7 and you have taken both AP and honors courses, your weighted GPA could be higher, depending on how many such courses you have taken.
It's important to note that while GPA is a significant factor in OSU's admissions process, they use a holistic approach to evaluate applicants. This means they also take into account factors like test scores (if submitted), rigor of the curriculum, extracurricular activities, essays, and other components of your application when making admissions decisions.
It's also a good idea to compare your GPA with OSU's academic profile of accepted students to better understand where you stand in the applicant pool. Ultimately, a combination of strong academics, engaging extracurriculars, and well-crafted essays will help you present a competitive application to Ohio State University.
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