whats the general GPA for AAP?

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<p>whats the general GPA for AAP? or more specifically school of architecture?</p>

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<p>you need to have a high gpa. remember, there are only 50-60 spots total so they are looking for the most competitive students. they look for the entire package: high gpa, high test scores, and a killer portfolio</p>

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<p>I didn't have high test scores. my SAT was like 2050 and my SAT II's aren't very impressive either. I remember going to the summer program and Deborah, the admissions person (I think) told us to stop worrying about our test scores because they don't really look at it or something. she said it's bascially your GPA and portfolio, along with some extracurricular activities related to architecture. so GPA is VERY VERY important, that's what they said.</p>

<p>I got in early decision with a 4.7 weighted.</p>

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<p>^ I agree with the above statement. Apparently SAT scores are not really important. Remember 2/3 of how they make their decision is not from GPA and SAT, but from the interview and portfolio. I think that a strong GPA , killer interview and portfolio will get you in.</p>

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<p>but really. you still cant get a 1500 sat or a low 20 something act score and get in</p>

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<p>Of course not but you do not necessarily need a 2300 and a 5.0 out 4.0 GPA. A solid GPA and SAT will do. WIth the portfolio and interview so important their is less emphasis on GPA and SAT.</p>

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<p>less weight on SAT makes sense because when did you ever have to be creative or think critically to execute a good project on the SAT? it'd be of no use for admissions officers to calibrate a student's potential as an architecture student.
plus, the amount of tests arch students take in relation to other students at cornell is way less because the way architecture is taught has very little to do with 'getting the right answer'.
that's why a greater weight on GPA also makes sense because it reflects a student's diligence and ability to think across different fields</p>

<p>although i'd say doing well on tests will allow you to study the night before the test and still do well the next day because those skills come in handy when you have projects due</p>