<p>What kind of GPA is good overall for the best programs</p>
<p>What kind of GPA is good within the major?</p>
<p>Obviously a 4.0 is wonderful, but what is the "lowest" one can go on the 3.0-4.0 scale in both of the above catergories and still be considered "competitive" taking an assumption that their essay, abroad experience, recommendations, extra curriculars, etc. are strong too</p>
<p>ive asked this many times on this board and nobody here seems to have any response to spanish graduate study questions :(</p>
<p>You probably won't find any really detailed answers because universities simply don't publish that information. As with all majors, keep in mind that GPA is only one of the factors and not necessarily the most important in graduate admissions. </p>
<p>For what its worth, I'm being told that my (currently) 3.68 in Classics is fine for almost anywhere. Even before I took the GRE (710V, 700Q, 5.5AW), I was told by my advisor, with regard to a top 20 program: "We can get you in there". No if's, and's or but's - just the simple statement. I took that to mean that coming from a strong program with LORs from well known professors is more important than an extremely high GPA. (I realize my GPA is pretty good overall, but its only average for Classics majors going on to grad school.)</p>
<p>I've since pumped up my CV with some funded research and again, I'm being told by advisors that it (the research, especially if published) will be the actual deciding factor for first tier programs (as long as I don't flunk out of Greek!).</p>
<p>So... talk to your professors. They not only know the GPAs of the people admitted to your department's program but they will have a feel for who has gotten in where in the past.</p>
<p>And when you find out, post it here!</p>
<p>One more thing - Junior year start going to conferences and meeting people, maybe even present a paper or two.</p>