Hello! I've been eyeing Barnard College for some time but I'm not sure how competitive my GPA needs to be. Can anyone tell me what the average accepted student's GPA is at Barnard?
Barnard College is indeed competitive when it comes to acceptance, primarily due to the high caliber of students applying. To give you a ballpark, the middle 50% of accepted students at Barnard College have a high school GPA between 3.9-4.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. While this indicates that a majority of successful applicants have excellent academic standing, it's important to emphasize that GPA isn't everything. Your academic rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations, among other things, also play a significant role in the admissions process. So aim for high grades, but also focus on other elements of your application.
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