Does Bama looked at Weighted GPA for OOS Scholarships

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<p>Does Bama look at weighted or unweighted GPA for their out of state merit scholarships? Keeping in mind that the SAT/ACT requirements are met.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Yes.</p>

<p>Bama accepts the highest GPA that is put on one’s transcript for grades 9-11.</p>

<p>So, if that is 3.5, then you’re good to go.</p>

<p>If your school does not put the weighted GPA on your transcript, then ask your GC to write the weighted GPA on the transcript and sign it.</p>

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<p>^^^ That’s cool that they’ll accept the GC writing it in. UA certainly does seem to make it as easy as possible to apply and qualify - good for them! It’s such a relief when so many other schools keep admissions as a mystery…</p>

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<p>Amen PinotNoir. I am not sure if anyone is following the below thread, but it is no wonder so many are losing confidence in the college app. process, and colleges themselves. </p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1213509-grades-may-talk-but-money-walks.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1213509-grades-may-talk-but-money-walks.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you so much. My school only puts the weighted GPA on our transcript. It is a 4.2, but the unweighted is 3.4. So am I still good to go?</p>

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<p>Yes!! You are! </p>

<p>Tell us more about yourself…</p>

<p>What state?</p>

<p>What major?</p>

<p>What scholarship are you looking for?</p>

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<p>Texas.
I haven’t really decided the major, but I am interested in psychology.
I’d like a full ride, but I haven’t taken the ACT yet.</p>

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<p>Just to clarify…</p>

<p>If you get an ACT 32 or 1400 M+CR SAT, then it would be for “free tuition”…not a free ride. A free ride is tuition, housing, meals, etc.</p>

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<p>Oh okay. That’s fine too :). Thanks for the clarification.</p>