Hi all, I'm interested in UC Santa Barbara but I'm kinda stressed about my GPA. What’s their GPA requirement? Any insights would be hugely helpful!
UC Santa Barbara, like most UC schools, has strict academic standards. Their average GPA for admitted students often hovers around 4.04 - 4.28 on a weighted scale. This places UC Santa Barbara as a highly competitive institution when it comes to GPA.
However, bear in mind that this is just an average and does not necessarily set a firm "requirement" for admission. There are always outliers at both ends of the spectrum, and the admissions committee takes into account the whole of your application—not just your GPA.
Lastly, remember that since Fall 2024, UC Santa Barbara and other UC schools have adopted a test-blind admissions policy, which means they no longer consider SAT and ACT scores in their admissions process. Therefore, other parts of your application, like your grades, rigor of your high school coursework, personal essays, and extracurriculars, might carry more weight in the admissions decision.
Good luck with your application! It's always a nerve-racking experience, but keep in mind that if UC Santa Barbara is your dream school, it's worth putting your best effort into your application.
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