Okay, so I know GPA is like, the thing everyone stresses about for college applications, especially for really competitive schools like the Ivies, Stanford, MIT, etc. But I keep hearing that it’s not everything. And my GPA… well, it’s good, like a 3.8 unweighted, but is that good enough? I’m worried it might not be…
Okay, so I know everyone says that college admissions are “holistic” and more than just grades, but I’m really hoping my GPA means something. I have a 4.0 unweighted and a 4.8 weighted GPA. I’m taking a really rigorous course load: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C (both Mechanics and E&M), AP Chemistry, AP English…
Okay, so I’m a rising junior and I’m really serious about getting into Harvard. I know grades and test scores are important, but everyone says extracurriculars are what really make you stand out. I’m involved in a few things, but I’m wondering if they’re the right things, you know? Specifically, I’m on the debate team…
