Hi friends. I can't stop thinking about Cal Berkeley, it's one of my top choices. I'm curious about the average GPA for incoming freshmen. Any insights about this would be really helpful.
Hello! UC Berkeley is indeed a highly competitive institution and as such, tends to have high standards when it comes to the academic profiles of incoming students.
As a rough guide, UC Berkeley states that the average unweighted GPA of incoming freshman is above 3.89. This GPA is based on A-G courses, which are specific course requirements for UC schools.
Please remember that while GPA is a major factor, UCs (including Berkeley) consider all parts of an application in admissions decisions. To be a competitive applicant at UC Berkeley, you'll want strong extracurriculars and impressive essays in addition to a strong academic record.
But don't lose heart if your GPA is a little lower than the average. Keep in mind that this is just the average, and it does not mean that all admitted students have GPAs that high.
Best of luck with your application!
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