Hey guys, I was doing some research and I was wondering what GPA one typically needs to successfully get into Temple University. I'm aware that a host of factors can impact acceptance, but I'm looking for a general range. Preferably if you could share both weighted and unweighted GPAs, that'd be great. Thanks in advance!
Hi! Yes, you're correct that a multitude of factors influence college acceptance. But to answer your question: for Temple University, I can give you an approximation based on past admissions data.
The typical GPA of admitted students usually falls in the range of 3.3 to 3.9. This is representative of an unweighted GPA, where an A average corresponds to a 4.0 scale. Keep in mind that Temple, like many universities, utilizes a holistic admissions process. They take into account more than just your GPA; your course difficulty level, extracurriculars, essays, recommendation letters, and more all play a role.
Regarding weighted GPAs, this can be a bit challenging to address as many high schools have their own way of calculating weighted GPAs. However, you could say that the higher your weighted GPA is above the maximum unweighted 4.0, the better it will look on your application, considering it indicates that you've taken more rigorous courses like Honors, AP, and IB classes.
Remember, these GPA ranges represent averages, so there are always accepted students who fall outside these ranges, both above and below. Best of luck with your application process!
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