Alright folks, so I'm eyeballing Notre Dame for my college applications. Can anyone provide some insight into what GPA they typically look at for admission? Is there a minimum requirement or a generally accepted 'average'? Thanks in advance.
It's commendable that you're researching the GPA requirements for your dream schools, it shows your determination! While the University of Notre Dame doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement, the academic profile of admitted students gives us some clues.
The average high school GPA of admitted students tends to be impressive, around 4.06 on a 4.0 scale. This suggests that Notre Dame primarily admits students who are at the top of their graduating class. In fact, 97% of admitted students rank within the top 10% of their high school class.
Remember, competitive GPA isn't the only important part of a college application. Factors such as your course rigor, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and personal essays are crucial as well. However, a high GPA will strengthen your application enormously, so strive to maintain or increase your current GPA to keep your application competitive.
Do keep in mind that Notre Dame has a holistic admission process, so your extracurricular portfolio and quality of essays would be just as important. Do your best to excel in all areas to present the best possible application. Good luck on your application process!
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