<p>For current Scripps students or alumni; I was just accepted into Scripps and am seriously considering going. However, I plan on going on to graduate school or medical school afterwards, and I'd love to know-- is it hard to get a good GPA at Scripps? What's the average GPA?</p>
<p>Also, are the professors attentive to student needs? Thanks!</p>
<p>I don’t have any stats about what kind of GPAs Scripps students graduate with, but it is rarely a perfect one. The Scripps GPA system is actually on a 12 pt scale to use minus and plus grades, but essentially is the 4 pt system multiplied by three. If you’re used to straight As in high school, your expectations will have to be adjusted for the college level, where B+/A- are good grades, and an A is darned spectacular. However, most students here spend a lot of time studying, and according to our career planning office, about 60% of Scripps graduates are holding or pursuing a graduate degree five years after graduation. I think that Scripps programs are highly regarded- particularly the Joint Science program which has something like 85% acceptance rate to medical schools.</p>
<p>I love my professors. Most of them are easily approachable, understanding, and great people to know. I took a writing class with Jamaica Kincaid, who invited our class to a dinner party at the end of the semester. I always feel really comfortable communicating with my professors about problems I’m having or references that I need.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info! Just one more thing- does Scripps have grade deflation? </p>
<p>At any rate, I’m going to SADIOS next Monday so I’m quite excited all the same :D</p>
<p>Like most schools, if you work hard you will do well. Scripps does not have grade deflation and my D has found that the profs here really want each woman to suceed. I am concerned that you seem so focused on what your GPA will be. Pick a school because you love it and because it is a fit. If you put in the effort the grades will come.</p>
<p>planetava, this completely depends on the courses you take, who you take them with and your personal preferences/strengths. I honestly think if you are applying to either medical or graduate school, a terrible GPA will not hurt your application as long as everything else on your application/CV is good. Just keep it above a 3.5 and you’ll be fine. And a 3.5 is very doable. The more work you put in, the better the grade (for the most part…)</p>
<p>PS, hello Scripps posters! Haven’t been here in awhile.</p>