Hey homies! I'm really interested in the University of Houston, but I'm not too sure about their GPA requirements. Does anyone have any clue how competitive it is there, GPA-wise?
Hey! The competition at the University of Houston (U of H) can be fairly strong. While the university doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement for admission, the average admitted student has an unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Make sure to keep in mind that GPA is just one part of your application. Your standardized test scores (if you choose to submit them), your high school coursework difficulty, your extracurricular activities and your application essays also play very crucial roles in the admission process. If your GPA is not as high as you’d like, try to emphasize these other areas. For example, you could have very good levels of achievement in community service or leadership roles in clubs, which are considered high-tier extracurricular activities.
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