Sup y'all. I've been sweating over my GPA recently, especially since UT Austin is my dream school. Anyone know what GPA I should ideally have for a good shot at admission? Is the GPA weighted or unweighted?
Hello there! If you're seriously considering UT Austin, it's important to have as strong a GPA as possible. In terms of the GPA considered, UT Austin tends to look at your unweighted GPA. They calculate it on a 4.0 scale, regardless of whether your school uses a weighted scale or not.
However, UT Austin doesn't just focus on your GPA: they take a close look at the rigor of your courses. Taking advanced classes like APs and doing well in them can make your application more competitive, even if these classes do not directly affect your unweighted GPA.
That being said, the middle 50% of admitted students at UT Austin generally have a GPA between 3.84 - 4.0. This means that 25% of students have a GPA below 3.84, but also that 25% have a perfect 4.0. To be a competitive applicant, your GPA should ideally be within this range. If your GPA is lower than 3.84, make sure the other parts of your application such as your essays and extracurriculars are strong.
Don't forget that while having a strong GPA is crucial, admission to UT Austin is not entirely based on numbers. Your essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities also play key roles in your application. Best of luck with your application!
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