Hey guys, a bit stressed out junior over here... I've been doing some research, trying to figure out my college list. Duke's been on my radar for a while, and I'm curious about the GPA requirements. What's the typical GPA of admitted students?
Duke University is known for its selective admissions process and highly competitive academic environment, which is reflected in the GPA of its incoming students.
While Duke doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement for admission, the average unweighted GPA of its admitted students tends to be very high. According to available data, the average high school GPA of incoming first-year students at Duke falls around 4.13 on a weighted scale. Keep in mind this is a weighted GPA out of 5.0, and it includes consideration for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), honors, and other advanced coursework.
If you're talking about unweighted GPAs (on a 4.0 scale), admitted students typically have an average unweighted GPA well above 3.9. That's nearly straight A's in all of their classes.
Remember, your GPA is only one data point in your overall application. While it's essential to maintain a solid GPA, colleges also consider other factors like your course rigor, extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation. Duke's admissions process is holistic, meaning they're looking at the full picture of what a student brings, not just their academic performance.
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