Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to the University of Alabama, but I'm not quite sure what the average GPA is for admitted students. Can someone help me figure out the competitive range for my GPA?
Of course! The University of Alabama is a great choice, and it's smart to look at the average admitted students' GPA to get an idea of where you should aim. For the University of Alabama, the average high school GPA of admitted students tends to fall between 3.77 and 4.00 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale. Being within this range or above will make you more competitive.
Keep in mind that the University of Alabama, like most schools, also takes into account other factors, such as course rigor, extracurricular involvement, and test scores (if you decide to submit them). While having a strong GPA is crucial, be sure to focus on showing your strengths in other areas of your application as well. You can get feedback on the weaker and stronger points of your application by using CollegeVine's free admissions calculator: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator. The tool will weigh your GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars against admitted profiles at University of Alabama, and give you pointers on where your application could be improved.
Good luck with the application process!
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