Ohio State GPA?

Hey, working really hard for Ohio state. Kinda confused about what GPA they usually look for. Are there any specific requirements or averages I should know about?

Ohio State University, like many large universities, doesn't have an explicit minimum GPA requirement. That being said, many of the students admitted into OSU typically have strong academic records. The university's admitted class profile reveals that the average admitted student has a high school GPA around 3.8 on an unweighted 4.0 scale.

While your GPA is a critical factor in admissions decisions, it's important to remember that Ohio State uses a holistic review process when evaluating applications. This means that alongside the GPA, they also evaluate other aspects like your course rigor, test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and personal essays.

Above all, Ohio State values students who show a clear upward trend in their grades and those who challenge themselves with rigorous courses such as AP, IB, or Honors classes.

So, while you should aim to have a strong GPA that falls into that middle 50% range or higher, it's not solely about your GPA. Remember to focus on excelling in other parts of your application as well.