Is the difference between a 3.75 and a 3.8 UW that big?

RichInPitt
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:44:52 +0000

I presume it means that 1 3.75 GPA and a B or C in a single class would look better on a transcript than a 3.80 and a W (Withdrew) for the same class. The gap between the GPA’s isn’t huge, whereas withdrawing from a class isn’t a good sign of dedication/commitment/work ethic.

Unless you have a grading system far different than my kids (and most HS’s that I’m aware of), dropping .05 from a single class would require a D in the class, rather than an A. If that’s what you’re expecting, then the answer may be a bit different. Is this the situation?

To the original question - every piece of data matters in an admission decision. .05 GPA and withdrawing from a class both make a difference. As would a less rigorous schedule (they do look at what you take - a counselor’s “most rigorous” check isn’t everything).

Similar, yes. The same, no. Will it make a difference? Maybe a small amount at the margin. Even less if it’s actually a 3.78 from a C vs. a 3.80 from an A.

Will a W appear on your transcript, and what grade do you expect to receive?