Unusual GPA Situation...

Applying to College
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>In my freshman year, I had a 3.68 unweighted GPA.</p>

<p>However, after freshman year, I moved to another high school, where somewhat fortunately, they only start counting GPA sophomore year. My sophomore and junior years, I had a 4.0 UW GPA, and 4.2/4.3 W GPA.</p>

<p>So, even though on my transcript the 3.68 will be shown for freshman year, I will technically be able to write 4.0 UW (or would putting down weighted GPA be better?) in the little GPA box on the Common App.</p>

<p>My question is, due to my current school's GPA policy, will my 4.0 GPA be viewed the same as a typical 4.0 GPA (perfect through all years of high school)?</p>

<p>Also, worst case scenario, colleges recalculate my GPA to a cumulative UW 3.89 (including freshman year). Is this acceptable?</p>

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<p>both GPAs will get you into a lot of places including top schools, I wouldn’t worry about it.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>Ask your HS guidance counselor how they will report your GPA. You should report it the same they report it.</p>

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<p>^
This. Self-reported scores should match whatever confirmation is provided by your school or testing agency.</p>

<p>Freshman year will either be the least important year or not be considered at all. This shouldn’t be much of a problem for you.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Because of my school’s policy, the box on the Common App will have 4.0 written in it (even though my freshman transcript says 3.68). This will be fine right?</p>