AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Academic GPA. Your GPA is important, but its not the only thing Cornell looks at. A strong GPA can demonstrate your consistency and ability to perform academically, but the rigor of your courses and how youve grown over time are just as important. Keep your GPA strong. Prepare and submit your SAT/ACT scores.

Applications

AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

Your GPA plays a major role in your application to Cornell University. As one of the most competitive Ivy League schools, with an acceptance rate of around 8.4% , Cornell evaluates applicants based on both unweighted and weighted GPAs while also factoring in the rigor of their coursework. But how does Cornell calculate GPA?

National Honor Society

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations to essay tips, so you can put together a strong application. Northeastern is test-optional , so SAT and ACT scores are not required. GPA 8% had a GPA between 3.75 had a GPA between 3.50 Less than 1% had a GPA below 3.5

Admissions

AdmissionSight

MARCH 28, 2025

Academics and major selection Most admitted students have a GPA between 4.04 Extracurriculars and awards Showcase leadership roles, volunteering, clubs, and top programs like the National Honor Society or Science Olympiad. Do you need to take the SAT or ACT for UCSB? What GPA do you need for UCSB?

Admissions

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Application Requirements at Stanford If you’re aiming to get into Stanford’s undergraduate program, having a GPA of 3.9 For international students, a GPA between 3.7 Admissions officers conduct a comprehensive review of applications, evaluating factors beyond GPA and test scores. or higher is a solid starting point.

Letters of Recommendation

CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2023

A recent NACAC survey of college admissions officers ranked grades in college prep classes (core classes) and overall grades (all grades/total GPA) as the TOP TWO most important factors of 16 possible. At the same time, protect the GPA– simply put, colleges want As, no matter the level of rigor. When Should I Take the SAT or ACT?

Letters of Recommendation

StandOut College Prep

OCTOBER 17, 2023

GPA, and are current high school senior Students with an expressed interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business/finance are strongly encouraged to apply. Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship This offers $5,000 award for full-time high school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores (under 20 years old) with a GPA of 3.0

Scholarships