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UChicago Average GPA

Hello! University of Chicago is one of my dream schools. I was just curious to find out, does anyone on here know the average GPA of students admitted to UChicago? I want to gauge where I stand academically.

a year ago

The average GPA for students admitted to University of Chicago, or UChicago, is quite high—it's typically around 4.3-4.4 on a weighted scale, although the exact number can fluctuate slightly from year to year.

Now, GPA isn't considered in a vacuum. UChicago, like other top universities, expects students to take advantage of rigorous courses offered, like AP classes, if they are available at your school. Colleges also want to see a consistent or upward academic trajectory, so even if you didn't do your best freshman year, you could still have a shot if you've earned a high GPA in the years since.

Furthermore, UChicago uses a holistic approach to admissions, which means they consider all facets of your application—not just your GPA. They're looking for students who will bring diverse perspectives, great ideas and who can contribute positively to their community.

If you want to know how your application as a whole stacks up at UChicago, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your application, including GPA, course rigor, test scores (if you have them), and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at UChicago and hundreds of other colleges: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator

This tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, whether by raising your GPA slightly or some other step, like earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars.

Overall, while GPA is a crucial part of your application, remember that UChicago considers each element of your profile when making their admissions decisions, so make sure to also invest in the other key areas. Good luck!

a year ago

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