Does GPA matter when the scholar system is diametrically opposed

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<p>You are basically asking us a “chances” question, and chances questions are almost impossible to answer with any certainty because none of us is on the Harvard admissions committee. </p>

<p>My guess is that the SAT is a useful tool for comparing a certain form of academic achievement across different education and grading systems. However, Harvard gets lots of applications from Europe, including France, and thus are likely to be able to accurately assess graduates from French high schools without relying too heavily on the SAT.</p>

<p>You have a GPA of 3.6. 3.6 out of what? Out of 4.0? If so that is a little on the low side for Harvard. Harvard gets many applicants with perfect grades from very demanding high schools - both US and international schools. A 3.6 does not automatically “invalidate” your chances at Harvard, but you better have a strong record of achievements in other areas to compensate for your GPA.</p>