Fisk University Admissions...

Is anyone here a current student or an alumnus of Fisk University and can give me some inside info on their admissions process? Like, what is the average GPA? Do they value extracurriculars a lot?

Hello! I'm not a student or alumnus, but I can certainly provide some advice based on my knowledge about college admissions.

Fisk University is known to have a holistic review process meaning they consider multiple components of a student's application and try to understand the potential contribution that each student could make to their community.

As per their admission statistics, the average GPA of enrolled students floats around a 3.1 on the unweighted 4.0 scale, but remember that they review more than just academic scores. This tells us that while academics are indeed significant, it isn't a stringent cutoff and there's room for students who excel in other areas.

Extracurriculars are also given emphasis in the evaluation process. Like many schools, Fisk likely appreciates what is often referred to as "depth over breadth" in activities. By that, I mean students who are deeply involved in a few activities over an extended period and display leadership and initiative, rather than those who participate in numerous activities but only on a superficial level.

For example, let's say a student was the organizer of a local math tutoring initiative for a few years, as opposed to being a member of 5 different clubs but without holding any significant roles or displaying consistent commitment. The student who focused on one activity and demonstrated leadership in it would likely stand out more.

Lastly, don't forget to show them why you're interested in Fisk specifically. Mentioning unique programs or aspects of their community that you appreciate in your supplementary essays can help.

I wish you the best of luck in your application process!