I've been looking into Northern Illinois University but I'm struggling to find concrete info on their GPA requirements. Is there anyone who could help me out with this? Thanks in advance!
Northern Illinois University (NIU) takes a holistic approach to admissions, so while GPA is important, it's not the only factor they consider. However, to give you a sense of the academic profile of admitted students, the average GPA of admitted students is around 3.4, according to NIU. Do keep in mind that meeting or exceeding this average doesn't guarantee admission, nor does falling beneath it mean automatic rejection.
Students who fall or below the average can stand out by highlighting other strengths in their applications — robust extracurricular involvement, strong essays, good test scores (if submitted), and excellent letters of recommendation can make a real difference in your application package.
As always, it's also a good idea to have safety schools to apply to alongside NIU and reach schools. College admissions is often unpredictable, and it always helps to have several options.
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