USAFA has calculated my GPA to be 4.17 which stayed the same from the one my counselor reported. However, this is relatively a lower GPA among the students at my school and I was wondering what a good GPA is to be academically qualified for USAFA? Thank you for your responses!
What is a good GPA?
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While, your GPA is an important statistic it can't really be assessed in isolation.
You should checkout the thread which starts with Christcorp's excellent "Why didn't little Johnny or Janie..." post:
http://www.serviceacademyforums.com...tle-johnny-or-janie-get-an-appointment.51028/
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Hi AH_IWTBP!
This doesn't fully answer your question, but my GPA calculated by USAFA differs from yours by .01. I was offered an appointment on the 30th. However, I have been told that class rank matters more than GPA. USAFA does take into account the type of school you go to. For example, if you go to a prep school where every student has above a 4.0, it will be taken into account and might even help you out.
Also, remember that USAFA also places emphasis on test scores, leadership positions, etc.
Hope this helps a little bit.
Good luck. I hope to see you next year!
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How/where are you finding out what the USAFA calculated your GPA's? Is it the ALO providing back that feedback? My DS hasn't received such information.
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It is listed on their portal under academic performance.
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Thanks. I'll have him check when he gets home from school.
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A USAFA adjusted and posted gpa of 4.0 can definitely, without a doubt, get you an appointment. Unfortunately, any one of 100 other factors could influence the board to pass an applicant by.
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