Hey guys, I've been looking at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) as a potential college, and I'm wondering how they weigh GPAs in the admissions process. Do they use a 4.0 scale, or something different? Also, what is a competitive GPA for WashU applicants?
WashU, like most colleges, will typically evaluate your GPA on a 4.0 scale. However, they understand that high schools may use various GPA scales, so they usually recalculate an applicant's GPA using their own scale or methodology to have a standardized basis for comparison across applicants.
A competitive GPA for WashU applicants would generally be above a 3.8 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale. The average high school GPA of the most recently admitted class was around 4.08 (weighted), placing admitted students in the top 10% of their high school classes.
Keep in mind that WashU, as a highly selective institution, considers many factors beyond GPA, such as test scores, course rigor, extracurriculars, and essays. Having a strong GPA is important, but ensure that you also focus on these other aspects of your application.
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