Hello peeps, just a quick question from an anxious junior here. I have Georgetown on my list and I want to know: what GPA is usually expected for admission?
Georgetown University, like many high-ranking institutions, anticipates strong academic records from its applicants. While there isn't a fixed GPA that guarantees admission, most admitted students tend to have high GPAs that reflect a rigorous high school curriculum.
While Georgetown doesn't release exact figures on the average admitted student GPA, based on peripheral figures and year of experience, we can estimate that the average admitted student GPA is 3.9+ on a 4.0 scale.
It's also critical to note that Georgetown uses, as do many other universities, a holistic admission protocol, which factors in not just your GPA, but also your test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and so on.
Remember, having a GPA within that range does not guarantee acceptance, in the same way that having a GPA lower than that does not automatically imply rejection. Be sure to present your best self in every component of your application. Good luck!
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