Hey all! I'm an ambitious junior with dreams of applying to Harvard. I was just wondering, what kind of GPA do you need to be considered a competitive applicant for Harvard? Thanks in advance!
While there isn't a specific GPA cut-off for Harvard, the vast majority of admitted students have strong academic backgrounds. Generally speaking, a competitive GPA for Harvard would be in the 4.0 range (on a 4.0 scale), with many students having a weighted GPA above that figure due to honors, AP, or IB courses.
However, it's crucial to keep in mind that GPA is just one factor of a holistic evaluation process. Admissions committees at selective schools will also consider your course rigor, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and other aspects of your application to determine whether you're a good fit for the program.
One way to gauge your chances is to look at the academic profile of accepted students. At Harvard, the middle 50% of admitted students for the class of 2025 had a 4.0-4.18 weighted GPA upon admission. Nevertheless, even if your GPA isn't in this range, your application may still be given full consideration if you demonstrate strength in other areas.
Best of luck in your college application journey!
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