<p>In the "Academics" section of the Common App, they ask for a self-reported GPA. Would this include the first semester of senior year?</p>
<p>Reality: it does not matter; they will rely on transcript and what you say in app will mean nothing for the actual admission decision. </p>
<p>If in fact you already have official first semester grades and total GPA, then you can include it; if not, you should not include it; most won’t even have first semester grades until after they apply.</p>