Fordham GPA Cutoff...

Swansong
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:36:03 +0000

No. The answer on that page says, “The high school GPA requirement for admission to Fordham is typically an A- average (which is equivalent to a 93 average or 3.7 gpa).” Average GPA is not a required GPA. There is a certain percentage above that average and a certain percentage below that GPA. Its more important the courses you took in high school. A student with a 3.8GPA with weak courses wont fare as well as someone with a 3.5 who took all Honors and AP courses in Junior and Senior year.

Admissions is getting very, very selective at Fordham because of demographics. In 2003, I think they only had 12,000 applications. A lot by most school standards. (Wake Forest averages 7,000 applications a year rather consistently). In 2007, Fordham’s applications had skyrocketed to 22,000. GPA and SAT scores have risen as well. However, if you have a strong transcript, strong character, and a good SAT score, I would not hesitate to submit your application.

I wish you the best of luck. The earlier you apply the better. Don’t wait until the last minute.