Okay, so I keep hearing about GPA, especially now that I’m in college. People talk about their GPA this, GPA that, and it seems really important. But honestly, I’m still a little fuzzy on exactly what it is. Specifically, I’m wondering: Is it just my average grade? Like, if I average all my grades together,…
Okay, so I’m applying to really competitive universities – think Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, the top-tier LACs like Williams and Amherst. I know everyone applying is basically a genius, so my question is: what GPA percentile should I be aiming for to be realistically considered? I understand that GPA isn’t everything, and test scores, essays,…
Okay, so I’m a high school senior applying to pretty competitive schools like Stanford, MIT, and the Ivies. I know GPA is obviously important generally, but I’m wondering if the weight given to GPA is different depending on what you’re applying to study. For example, I’m considering both computer science and architecture. My GPA is…
Okay, so I’m a junior in high school right now and I’m starting to seriously think about college and scholarships. I really want to go to a top university – think like, Ivy League or Stanford-level. I know those schools are super competitive to get into and expensive, so I’m really hoping to get some…
I’m a high school junior, and I’m starting to get really stressed about college applications. I know a good GPA is important, but my grades aren’t perfect. I’ve had a few B’s (ugh, I know!) and I’m worried they’ll completely tank my chances of getting into a good school. I’m trying to understand how…
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 applying to colleges this fall, and I’m really trying to target some of the top schools. Places like the Ivies, Stanford, MIT… you know, the really competitive ones. My GPA is pretty good (unweighted it’s a 3.85), but I’m still stressing about whether it’s good enough. I’ve seen all sorts of…
