UVA low GPa

grp2013
Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:03:36 +0000

Also, don’t underestimate class rigor, and your performance, when it comes to evaluating your gpa and ranking. For example, if you took 9 AP classes, that could speak to rigor of schedule. Your grades in those classes could speak to either your performance or the grading of the teacher. The proof of which it was is your AP test score. If you have all 5s on your tests, and Bs in the classes, then you may have had low-grading teachers but learned the material well. If those Bs are accompanied by 3s on the AP test, then it reflects on your performance. This is an example of why the admissions process isn’t black and white, there is a lot that is considered. But, as has been mentioned, your class rank being in the top 10% is huge indicator in previous admissions cycles. And you need to consider that some of those few admitted students falling below this line may have had specific hooks, like a varsity sport, or particular art, music, major, etc. that needed to be filled. Best of luck to you. The best thing you can probably do now is work hard this first semester of your senior year and write great essays.