The Thoughtful College Search

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed’s “Admissions Insider” on February 19, 2024) Earlier this month, Dartmouth announced that it will reinstate its requirement that applicants submit test scores beginning with the next admissions cycle. Is this the canary in the coal mine for test-optional admission?

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A number of business schools now have test-optional policies for their online MBA programs. In doing so, Auburn joins a growing number of schools that have instituted test-optional admissions policies for their MBA programs in the years since the pandemic. Auburn's online MBA program is built around flexibility and high-demand skills.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

What about your high school GPA? Raise your test scores? Yale GPA Requirements Let’s start with your grade point average (GPA). Yale admissions officers will calculate based on your high school transcript, which you’ll submit with your overall application. what we call a “weighted” GPA. Apply early action?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

You probably know your grade point average (GPA); it’s usually printed on your transcript. And what does it mean for a GPA to be weighted or unweighted? While there are many ways to calculate a GPA, there are two major camps that are crucial to understand in the college admissions process. So, which is more important?

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.11-4.40 GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 12, 2023

The students work in teams and generate a new business idea, assess its profit potential, build an innovative model, and test and iterate as they drive toward product-market fit. Eligibility Requirements: GPA: High school students require a minimum of 3.3 unweighted GPA. A minimum of 3.5

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The average core course GPA for the entire applicant pool of 39,700 is roughly a 3.87 using the UGA GPA calculation method. This is not the GPA you see on your HS transcript, as that is usually very different from our GPA. We see such a wide variety of HS GPA’s and grading scales, ranging from 4.0,

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Discovery College Consulting

MARCH 5, 2024

According to Jed Applerouth, a nationally recognized leader in test prep, tutoring and executive function coaching, “ … for the admissions officer at a selective college, wading through transcript after transcript filled with A’s, the job of picking the most deserving student for a coveted spot has never been more challenging.”

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Acceptance GPA Bowdoin College is very competitive and the average GPA of accepted students is more than 3.93. Secondary School Record or Transcript: A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is required before enrolling at Bowdoin College. The Class of 2027 had the lowest acceptance rate in the college’s history.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

I will not break down the academic data into GA/non-GA accepted students, because overall the academic information is very similar , with the only difference of note being that test scores are generally somewhat higher for non-GA accepted students. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.05 – 4.33, with a 4.19

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 29, 2024

What is UGA looking at on your HS transcript , and how do we calculate the UGA GPA we use in our review? It seems like every high school has their own way of calculating a GPA, and there are hundreds of different grading scales out there. As such, UGA calculates our own UGA GPA that we reference in all the data points we share.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 17, 2023

I will not break down the academic data into GA/non-GA accepted students, because overall the academic information is very similar , with the only difference of note being that test scores are somewhat higher for non-GA accepted students. UGA Calculated Grade Point Average mid-range/average : 4.06 – 4.33, with a 4.19

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.16-4.38 Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.13-4.38 GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Of our EA applicants, roughly 88% have all required materials/test scores in their file and are considered complete and ready for review. The deadline for getting in materials for EA is 10/29, and we import test scores and documents daily which then show up on the status page. As such, there is no reason to call/email about items.

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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Academic History Section All grades are self-reported through the application and transcripts are not accepted. The UCs use their own calculation to determine what GPA a student has. The GPA only includes 10th and 11th grade; this includes courses taken in the summer after 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Contact Us FAQs 1.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

You will need to answer questions about your family and your background, list your senior year classes, report your grades, and choose which standardized tests (if any) you want the schools to consider. It’s also frowned upon to round up your GPA or to guess about class rank (if your school reports it.) It’s important to be accurate.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Acceptance GPA Brandeis University accepts students who are among the top students of the class. The accepted students have a GPA greater than 3.83. 80 application fee Official copies of all high school transcripts. Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school.

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Great College Advice

JULY 25, 2023

Many students, however, would prefer to believe that the grades on their transcripts don’t matter much. And they are recorded and presented to college admissions offices on your transcript. The Importance of Your Transcript The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 13, 2024

Holistic review essentially means the college is looking at all attributes of an applicant’s profile, including their grades, test scores, activities, awards, recommendations, and essays. Meeting standardized test score goals—your target score depends on the schools you are applying to! What is the most prominent use of AI?

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BestColleges

MARCH 7, 2024

Also, school admission requirements vary, so do some research and find out what information you'll need to submit, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other documents. To earn your GED diploma, which is equivalent to a high school diploma, you'll need to sit for and pass a series of GED tests. What Is the GED?

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Koodoos Learning

JANUARY 17, 2021

As the name suggests, the holistic approach to admissions involves evaluating each applicant as a whole person , taking into consideration more than just your transcript and test scores. GPA might be turned down while an award-winning trumpet player with a 3.0 GPA might get accepted. .” - ThoughtCo.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 30, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first thing UNC will look at is your transcript, and you should make sure that it is giving top student. This speaks to the rigor of your transcript. Most incoming UNC students also have some college coursework on their transcripts. You also want to maintain an outstanding GPA.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 4, 2023

After completing the program the students get a Harvard transcript with a grade of AR (requirements met) or NM (requirements not met). During the application evaluation process, all information submitted, including transcripts, counselor reports, and GPA, are considered. There is no minimum GPA requirement.

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Ivy Central

MAY 19, 2023

Acceptance GPA The average high school weighted GPA of accepted students is more than 4.22 and the unweighted GPA of accepted students is more than 3.95. Application Components Complete the UC application and add the scores from the high school transcripts. 53% of classes at UC Irvine have fewer than 20 students.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’re still working on test scores. You’re planning to take or retake standardized tests and want to include your improved scores. Application Requirements at Stanford If you’re aiming to get into Stanford’s undergraduate program, having a GPA of 3.9 For international students, a GPA between 3.7

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Ivy Central

MARCH 8, 2023

Acceptance GPA: The average GPA of accepted students for the class of 2025 was 4.08 Additional Admissions Requirements: In addition to the standard application materials (transcripts, test scores, essays, etc.), Admission Acceptance Rate: Brown University's acceptance rate for the class of 2025 was 5.4%.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

Students can send their test scores by simply requesting an official test score to be sent to any of the 12 Florida sate universities, state colleges or public high schools. Students have until August 31 post graduation to meet the testing requirements, which means completing testing by June 30.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 23, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA So, the first thing you need to do is make sure you get your academic transcript right. Dartmouth has no transcript requirements, but they have some recommendations. You want a rigorous AF transcript. If you just google “Dartmouth average GPA,” you will probably get 4.11.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

Academic Ability Yale calls your transcript “the single most important document in your application.” They want to see advanced classes on your transcript. You want to pack your transcript with as many challenging courses as possible while maintaining a high GPA. Yale doesn’t actually track average admitted GPA.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2023

CSI plans to remain test-optional through spring 2025. ESU requires proof of high school completion, such as official transcripts or a GED diploma. You need only to submit the official application and high school transcripts to apply. high school GPA cutoff. Ionia does not use a GPA cutoff for allow transfer credits.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Although Georgetown has made it clear that academic rigor is one of the most critical components of a student’s application, it is worth noting that the university is also looking for much more than just a solid transcript. Georgetown students' average high school GPA is about 4.01 Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Given how much weight your GPA holds when applying to medical school, it’s no surprise that a low GPA (sub-3.5, To avoid that fate, here is some guidance to help you keep your GPA afloat: Expect to study hard! Make use of test banks. Will you be able to maintain a high GPA? Choose clusters carefully.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Many colleges generally look for an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, although a GPA of 2.0 More competitive schools might expect a GPA of 3.5 These letter grades are accompanied by a numerical value, known as Grade Point Average (GPA). The average GPA for students admitted to Ivy League schools is about 4.0,

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA The first thing Vanderbilt looks at is your academic transcript, and they assess it in a couple of ways. You want to have a rigorous transcript to show that you are a student who pushes themselves academically while still maintaining a high GPA. Which brings us to GPA. So should you?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 26, 2023

Acceptance GPA: Well over half of accepted students have a GPA above 4.0 GPA, indicating the high level of academic achievement required for admission. Although test optional, meaning that applicants don’t need to submit a standardised test score, approximately 75% did. and nearly 90% are above 3.75

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