Yale with low GPA/Ranking, good everything else

happy1
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:19:58 +0000

Yale has an admissions rate well below 10%. The school routinely has to turn down applicants with perfect GPA, standardized test scores etc. as there is simply not enough room for all of the well qualified applicants.

It is highly likely that your GPA/class rank will likely put Yale out of reach unless you have some kind of hook that you did not mention. Most admission officers I’ve heard talk say that the transcript (including GPA and course rigor) is the most important factor in admissions. In addition, your SAT Reading score is below the 25th percentile for Yale.

That said, it is fine to apply to a reach school and give it your all. But be sure to also apply to match and safety schools that appear affordable and that you would be excited to attend.