Hello everyone! I'm really interested in Howard but not sure what GPA they typically look for. Is it weighted or unweighted? And what about if my school uses a different grading scale?
Howard University, like many colleges, looks at both weighted and unweighted GPAs. They want to see how you perform overall (your unweighted GPA), as well as how you perform when the difficulty of your coursework is taken into consideration (your weighted GPA). It's always beneficial to have a high GPA, but keep in mind that colleges will look at the rigor of your coursework as well.
As of the latest common data set available, the average GPA of incoming freshmen at Howard University was approximately a 3.65 unweighted.
As always, remember that while GPA is important, it isn't the only factor considered in the admissions process. Howard will consider other factors such as your test scores, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. In fact, your personal essays and extracurricular profile can often help set you apart in ways that GPAs and test scores can't.
Therefore, strong essays and a compelling extracurricular profile, together with a solid GPA, can certainly enhance your chances of being admitted to Howard University.
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