Below average acceptance GPA =/= acceptance?

Applying to College
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<p>One of my teachers this semester trumped me out of an A since my borderline grade (89.9) doesn't count as an A, unfortunately. According to this, at most if I get all A's in junior year with two APs (hopefully), it'll be a 4.08 UC weighted GPA. I'm looking at the higher tier UCs like Berkeley or LA, although I certainly wouldn't mind going into a "lower" UC like SD or Davis - I just want to see how far I can go.</p>

<p>Berkeley's and LA's reported averages are 4.17/4.15, and I'd rather focus on getting good grades, doing well on the SAT, and maintaining and expanding my current EC's and enjoying my life for the next two years, than being depressed about this. Does it really matter THAT much for the higher tier UCs, and colleges in general, if your GPA misses the cutoff for average GPA?</p>

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<p>Okay, the 4.17/4,15 you speak of is the average HIGH SCHOOL gpa. Notice that the statistics don't tell you what the average GPA used for admissions(10th and 11th grades) is.</p>

<p>You shouldn't even be caring about such a minor detail. I think what matters is your rank.</p>

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<p>I'll have to look into that then, my school doesn't account for rank on our transcript until senior year so it didn't even come into my head - thanks! And yeah, I should keep a better head on my shoulders then from now on :D</p>