Schools Graduate School Prep: GPA, Requirements & Timing

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Graduate schools typically look for a combination of strong academic performance, relevant experience, and well-rounded applications. For many programs, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, but competitive programs often see successful applicants with GPAs significantly higher, such as 3.3 or above. In Calgary, specifically at the University of Calgary, the admissions process has become increasingly competitive, with reports indicating that last year, no applicants with GPAs below 3.3 were accepted. It is advisable for students to start preparing for graduate school early, focusing on maintaining a strong GPA, gaining relevant experience, and developing a compelling application.
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I was wondering what graduate schools look for and when to look into and start preparing for it.
Also what is average persay GPA for getting into a graduate school (not talking Harvard)?
Also I am a soph in Meteorology BS and a Math minor.
 
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I know here in Calgary (canada) to be accepted you must have a min. GPA of 3.0, but last year no one with a 3.3 or above got in. This is at the U of C.
 
derekmohammed said:
I know here in Calgary (canada) to be accepted you must have a min. GPA of 3.0, but last year no one with a 3.3 or above got in. This is at the U of C.
Did you mean no one with a GPA below 3.3 got in?
 

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