Minimum GPA to Get into Columbia University?

So, I've been dreaming about Columbia for a minute and I'm kind of anxious. Do any of you know the minimum GPA they usually look for in applications? I'd appreciate any input. 🙏

While Columbia University doesn't technically have a stated minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions, the competition is definitely intense. Given that it's an Ivy League institution, most admitted students possess a high academic standing.

The middle 50% range of high school GPAs for admitted students typically hovers around 3.7 - 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale), weighed. However, don't let this discourage you! Remember that your application is not evaluated on GPA alone. Columbia, like many schools, practices a holistic review process, which means they're considering everything - from your coursework difficulty and improvement over the years, to your essays and extracurricular involvement.

That being said, having a GPA below the average range doesn't automatically disqualify you, but it does mean the rest of your application—your essays, recommendation letters, extracurriculars, etc.—need to be standout strong, to offset it.

Also, it's important to remember that trends in your grades are considered too. For instance, if you had a rough start to high school but have upward grade trends, that's something admissions officers will notice.

The key here is to focus on every part of your application and make each component as strong as possible. Good luck!