Admissions stress, am I right? Okay, so I’m eyeing Notre Dame as my dream school and was genuinely wondering what the average GPA is to get accepted there? I’m doing alright in school, but I wanna know where I stand. Thanks in advance!
Hey there! Selective schools like Notre Dame tend to attract high-performing students, so the competition is indeed stiff! Notre Dame doesn't officially publicize an average GPA for admitted students. However, information from CollegeVine indicates that among admitted students, the middle 50% unweighted GPA typically falls between 3.7 and 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale), meaning 25% of admitted students have a GPA below 3.7 and 25% have a GPA above 4.0.
Take into account that GPA is just one component of your application. Notre Dame, similar to other selective schools, uses a holistic admission process. This means they consider other factors such as extracurricular involvement, recommendation letters, and application essays, in addition to just academic performance. Of course, maintaining a strong GPA is crucial, but pursuing high-level courses and demonstrating a commitment to an area of interest can also significantly enhance your application. Good luck with it all!
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