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Let me begin by saying that both are important and if you are looking at a specific college, I suggest you get in touch with their admissions department to find out what they have to say.
Having said that, most colleges would rather someone challenge themselves, at least marginally, rather than simply having a high GPA.
They would usually prefer you take a few AP and Pre-AP classes and get a B in one or two than take all blow-offs and make all A's. However, you should NOT fail an AP or Pre-AP class. If you are in jeopardy of failing, level down, but always discuss this with your teacher first.
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∙ 11y agoHere are some opinions:
- Better grades because even if you have a class that you like and get bad grades that's going to lower your average down and might even fail the subject or that specific class.
- Both are important, but the entire purpose of education is to learn, so it is better to have better classes. You can always study harder and pay extra close attention in class to get the better grades. You cannot control poor classes.
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∙ 15y agoA good GPA shows that you have worked consistently over a long period of time. College takes many years to complete, so it is important to show that you are willing to work through the program.
A good SAT score will help the school figure out the quality of your high school education (not all schools and 4.0 GPAs are equivalent). If you score 650 on your SAT, but have a 4.0 GPA, something is wrong.
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What GPA and sat scores required for iv league colleges?
You need at least a GPA of 3.8 and SAT of 1950... and that's pushing it
3.3 GPA and 1520 on SAT what colleges will accept you?
Stay local
3.33 GPA and 1300 sat what colleges in southern California will accept you?
None
Are sat scores more important than your average grade to get into colleges?
Colleges look at three things that all add up to 100%. Your GPA is 50% of it, sat/act scores are 25%, and your application and essays and extra curricular activities are the other 25% so no sat scores are not more important. Hope this helps!
Could I get into College of Charleston with a 3.75 GPA and a 1070 SAT?
Most colleges would accept with a 3.75 GPA, but the SAT has top score of 1400. Your score is fair, but you could improve it.
How does your GPA affect your SAT?
It all depends upon the school. Most community colleges will take you. Some schools really want to see your class standing in high school, a more relative evaluation then you actual GPA.
What level of colleges will accept you with a 3.5 GPA and 1050 SAT?
any college
What is the lowest GPA you can have to get into the Texas longhorns?
There is no set GPA requirement for any college. The lower your GPA, then the more involved you better be at extracurricular activities such as sports and the arts. Also, colleges do not look at a GPA alone; they look at it along with the classes you took and your SAT/ACT scores.
2.5 GPA and 1200 on the SAT what kind of college can accept you?
Most colleges will but not the Ivy League types.
What are the best colleges a 3.3 GPA with two honor classes and a 1680 sat score available to me?
strayer university
What Colleges are most likely to accept students with a 2.2 GPA?
AnswerPart of it will depend on your SAT and/or ACT scores. Most community colleges will give you chance, where you can improve your GPA and then get entry into a higher level college or university.
Could one get into a top college with a 3.95 unweighted GPA and 1500 on the SAT?
Top colleges prefer new students to hold a unweighted GPA over 3.7 and a SAT score above 1900. It is possible to attend a top college with a 3.95 unweighted GPA and a low SAT score of 1500 with letter of recommendations, and lots of community/volunteer experience.
