Hi all! I'm really interested in applying to Caltech. However, I'm a bit stressed about the GPA requirements. Do you possibly know what the average GPA for accepted students is?
Caltech, as is the case with most highly selective institutions, doesn't have a set GPA requirement for admission. That being said, successful applicants to Caltech typically boast high academic achievements. According to the latest data, the average unweighted GPA of accepted students is around 3.97 on a 4.0 scale. This indicates that Caltech students are mostly straight A students.
However, remember that GPA is just one piece of your application. Caltech, like other top schools, employs a holistic review process and will take into consideration your coursework rigor, the trend in your grades, your extracurricular activities, essays, recommendation letters, and other elements of your application. Each of these elements can help to balance out areas where you might be slightly weaker.
All in all, while your GPA is undoubtedly important, don't underestimate the power of other parts of your application that can demonstrate your qualities, skills, and fit with the school in a different way. Best of luck with your college applications!
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