What's up, guys? So, I'm really keen on applying to Berkeley but I'm not sure where I stand GPA-wise. Does anyone know what the average GPA of admitted students is?
Hi there! UC Berkeley, like many top-tier schools, attracts highly competitive students. The middle 50% unweighted UC GPA range for admitted students is 3.89-4.00 and the middle 50% weighted (uncapped) UC GPA range for admitted students is 4.28-4.62. Remember that California public universities calculate a weighted "UC GPA," which only counts grades from 10th and 11th grade, and gives an extra grade point for each UC-designated honors course (UC Berkeley and UCLA use an uncapped version with no limit for the number of extra points). The weighted uncapped UC GPA is the primary tool UC Berkeley uses to evaluate each applicant's academic profile.
Admissions consider many other factors such as your essays, extracurricular activities, course rigor, and other components. You still have a chance to shine in your application even if your GPA does not lie within this range. Keep up the great work and best of luck with your application!
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