My gpa has gotten better and better every year. When I first took honors and ap classes I struggled in sophomore year but in Junior year I did very well. I have high test scores 1550. Does this put me in a good position for my grades for Ivies. I am only asking if this makes my GPA acceptable for Ivies not if my overall is acceptable as I understand that admission is holistic.
Upward trend is better when compare to the same cumulative GPA. How is you current cumulative uwGPA?
@Shroud2k 3.5 GPA (as you noted in one of your other threads) makes any highly selective school a high reach. Unfortunately, many think that “holistic” admissions is a free pass for a disappointing GPA or low standardized test scores. It isn’t. It means that schools do not base their admissions decisions purely on GPA and standardized test scores, but also take other things into consideration including EC’s, essays, recommendations, regional, ethnic and economic diversity, athletics, legacy status, etc. If, for some reason, a school decides they really, really need someone with a particular mix of the factors I listed and there are multiple candidates that fit that profile, all other things being equal they will likely take the one with the highest GPA and standardized test scores. When you apply to the most competitive schools in the country with a GPA well below the typical admitted student, your chances will be poor despite “holistic” admissions. There are many schools that would be delighted to have a student like you. Look to schools where your stats make you a standout, not an also ran.
If you have a 3.5 GPA, it doesn’t matter if its holistic or not, you most likely aren’t getting into an Ivy.
By holistic they mean you need a high GPA, great test scores, excellent EC’s, flattering recs, etc. etc.
Holistic for an Ivy doesn’t mean that a good test score will cover up a terrible GPA.