<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>I know that people are going to say that other factors are more important etc. etc. but I just want to know how significant of a difference that difference in GPA is, ceteris paribus.</p>
<p>Not much difference at all. Only really significant if you’re applying to an ivy. With the differing competitiveness of high school’s, a difference in .1 GPA is not likely to make a difference to adcoms. Especially with all the other factors involved. Chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1426652-ohio-state-chances.html#post15138710[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1426652-ohio-state-chances.html#post15138710</a></p>
<p>First off, wrong forum.</p>
<p>Second, it is a notable difference, but not like a life or death thing. If you’re on the border, having the extra few As could make the difference. But you’ll never know.</p>
<p>So it’s significant at places like HYPS?</p>
<p>I’m not sure if it is ‘significant’. It might bring down your application a little - but at HYPS they are more looking for what sets you apart. Almost all of their applicants have 3.9+ and 2200+. Don’t think “because I have a 3.89 I have no chance of HYPS.” Just know the chances are low no matter what.</p>
<p>I would say more significant in those schools than others. But I would say the 4.0 vs a 3.9 is less of a difference than a 35 ACT and a 36.</p>
<p>Its pretty important, if someone as a 4.0 and you only have a 3.8 they will choose the other person</p>
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<p>^3.8 and 4 is a bigger difference than a 3.89 and 4 
But I agree regardless</p>