Hey there, folks. Wondering if any current or past Baylor applicants could shed some light on the average GPA for admitted students? I need to know if I should really buckle down for the rest of junior year. Appreciate any info!
Hello! Baylor University is a moderately selective institution. In recent years, the average GPA of incoming freshmen was around 3.72. That being said, take into account this is an average, so students are indeed accepted with lower GPAs, just as others are accepted with higher ones.
Even if your GPA is a bit below Baylor's average, don't lose hope! A slightly lower GPA may be compensated with strengths in other areas of your application. You could highlight an upward trend in grades, strong extracurricular activities, excellent recommendation letters, and well-crafted essays.
But certainly, if you have a chance to improve your GPA in your junior year, absolutely go for it! Junior year grades do play a significant role because they're the most recent full year grades colleges have when reviewing applications. Best of luck to you!
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