Heard the UCSC environment is awesome. Just wondering about the academic side, what's the average GPA of accepted students at UCSC? Need to assess if I'm in the ballpark or not.
According to recent data from the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), the average high school GPA of incoming freshmen is a 4.04 on a weighted 4.0 scale. This typically corresponds to roughly an A- to an A average. Keep in mind though that admissions decisions won't be based solely on your GPA. Other academic achievements, extra-curricular involvement, and your application essays matter too. If your GPA falls below the average range, you may compensate with strong performances in these other areas. Remember, holistically, they're looking for authenticity, passion, and skill development through your whole high school career, not just a high GPA.
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