Honestly, so excited about possibly going to U of Colorado! Any idea about the average GPA over there? I'm estimating my targets for senior year and this would be super helpful.
The University of Colorado, Boulder (often referred to as CU Boulder) usually reports an average high school GPA amongst its admitted students within the range of 3.66 - 4.0. However, remember that this is an average and thus includes both extremes, meaning there are accepted students below and above this range.
These GPA averages are usually weighted, which means they account for the boost that AP, IB, and other honors classes provide to your GPA. If your high school doesn't weight GPAs but you've taken a rigorous course load, this would be taken into account.
While your GPA is a fundamental aspect of your application, also focus on other parts such as your SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular involvement, and essays. It's an all-encompassing appraisal process, and each of these factors will play a significant role.
It's also worth mentioning that GPA isn't evaluated in isolation. Admission teams consider the rigor of your high school curriculum. So, getting good grades in challenging courses could potentially mean more than a perfect GPA in less challenging ones.
Best of luck in your senior year, and don't forget to also enjoy it along the way!
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