I have a question about the Harvard GSD GPA requirements. I am Canadian, and I hear that some schools only pay attention to the final two years of grades of an undergraduate degree (meaning GPA is calculated based on 2 years instead of 4), and that others calculate a cumulative GPA of all years in the institution and use that as a basis for admission.
I know that the GSD may not place the highest importance on GPA, but I was wondering if anybody knew how they look at grades upon recieving transcripts. My first two years of my undergrad were a big learning curve- I retained a ton of information, but made lots of mistakes in the process, and my grades weren't as high. In my 3rd year to this point however, my GPA is a 3.7. My cumulative is a 3.35.
Harvard GSD GPA. Cumulative?
Hello archinect community,
I have a question about the Harvard GSD GPA requirements. I am Canadian, and I hear that some schools only pay attention to the final two years of grades of an undergraduate degree (meaning GPA is calculated based on 2 years instead of 4), and that others calculate a cumulative GPA of all years in the institution and use that as a basis for admission.
I know that the GSD may not place the highest importance on GPA, but I was wondering if anybody knew how they look at grades upon recieving transcripts. My first two years of my undergrad were a big learning curve- I retained a ton of information, but made lots of mistakes in the process, and my grades weren't as high. In my 3rd year to this point however, my GPA is a 3.7. My cumulative is a 3.35.
Thanks
They look at cumulative. Don't freak out about GPA.
Thanks for the answer SeriousQuestion. Ha- I will try not to. Now for that portfolio...
Yah your gpa will be fine. It all comes down to Portfolio and letters of recommendation.
Thanks insomniarch.
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