Hey guys, so I'm thinking of applying to the University of Oregon and am curious about their GPA requirements. What's the average GPA like for incoming students? Does UO consider GPAs within the context of the courses taken?
The University of Oregon reports the average high school GPA of their admitted students to be approximately 3.8. However, please remember that an average implies there are students who are admitted above and below this mark.
Now, when it comes to course rigor, rest assured that universities typically do take into account the context of your GPA. In other words, they don't just look at your GPA alone; they also consider the difficulty level of the classes that you've taken—known as your course rigor. For instance, taking challenging AP or IB courses and performing well (maintaining good grades) can show UO that you're eager and prepared to tackle college-level work, and can potentially offset a GPA that might be slightly below the average.
Hope this clarifies things for you! Best of luck with your application to the University of Oregon.
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