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Recently Answered Questions about Grades & GPA

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  • Q: My grades during freshman year weren't very good, but since then they have improved tremendously. Will my freshman grades keep me from being accepted at a rigorous school like Carleton?
    A: There is no question that we consider GPA in making our… (1 answer)
  • Q: My grades so far in sophomore year aren't great. Are top colleges still going to want me?
    A: There's no question that GPA matters, especially at leading… (1 answer)
  • Q: Does Carleton look at weighted GPA based on class strength, or unweighted GPA?
    A: We'll look most closely at weighted GPA, if that information is… (1 answer)
  • Q: The school system in my country doesn't calculate GPA. What should I do?
    A: We know that GPA (grade point average) is not used in many… (1 answer)
  • Q: Do I need to achieve a certain GPA or admission test score for colleges to consider me?
    A: At Carleton, no. We want to get the whole picture before we make… (1 answer)