Hey y'all, I'm really interested in Emory but a bit confused about their GPA requirements. I know they're a competitive school, but does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students? Or, if they don’t have a minimum GPA, what range should I aim for to be competitive?
Emory University, like most competitive universities, does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement. However, the school is very selective and the vast majority of admitted students have GPAs that are quite high.
A good goal to aim for, based on historical admission data, is a GPA of around 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale. This figure is close to the reported average GPA of students previously admitted to Emory. This might give you an idea of what the admissions committee is looking for. However, it's important to remember that the admissions process is holistic and takes into account a wide range of factors beyond just your GPA.
These might include the rigor of your high school curriculum, your extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores (though Emory is test-optional for the 2024-2025 application cycle), and your personal essays.
Keep doing your best to improve and maintain your GPA, but also pay attention to these other important components of your application. If your GPA is slightly below the average, a stronger performance in these other areas could help balance out your application.
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