What's the typical GPA Barnard College looks for in transfer applicants? I'm trying to get a sense of where I need to be academically to have a good chance of being accepted.
Barnard College, like many selective colleges, does not publish a "cut-off" GPA for transfer applicants, but it's accurate to say that admission is competitive. Most successful transfer applicants tend to boast strong academic records.
If we look at the overall academic expectations for Barnard, the midpoint 50% range for the incoming first-year class's high school GPA is around 3.8 to 4.0 (on an unweighted 4.0 scale). Given that this data applies to high school applicants, it can give you an idea that Barnard does prioritize strong academic performance.
However, keep in mind that colleges understand that performance at one college can differ from that at another, and they take that into account when reviewing transfer applications. As long as you're doing well at your current college and are challenging yourself academically, you should certainly consider applying.
Alongside your academic record, Barnard pays consideration to your statement, recommendation, extracurricular involvement, and reason for wanting to transfer, so make sure to bring your best foot forward in those areas too!
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