Does this matter?

[wlee43]

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Lets say both applicants have the same/similar gpa but

applicant 1: Mostly A,B,B+

vs

applicant 2: Mostly A, B, some C+, some B+

 

[varsityblue]

Lets say both applicants have the same/similar gpa but

applicant 1: Mostly A,B,B+

vs

applicant 2: Mostly A, B, some C+, some B+

In my view, Applicant 1 would be the preferred pick because they seem the most reliable of the two options. Schools value consistent performance.

 

[thestrokes14]

Although academic factors are likely the most important, I have to believe that two similar applicants (academically) will be distinguished more so by non-academics/ECs/school/major

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

Although academic factors are likely the most important, I have to believe that two similar applicants (academically) will be distinguished more so by non-academics/ECs/school/major

This. 👍

 

[neuro nephrons]

how do they have similar GPAs if they have grades mostly differ?


applicant 1

 

[johnisles2011]

This is not a good question.
It would depend on a lot of things. MCAT, experiences, what classes the Cs were in, what schools they went to, where they're applying.
In general, having a C range grade probably makes you a weaker applicant than having a similar gpa but higher relative volume of B. Having a C means either you messed up the relationship with the teacher, just didn't "get it," or didn't do the work (barring ridiculously hard classes or some form of weird terrible luck). They don't want to see any of those things.

 

[LizzyM]

Let's say these are identical triplets who did everything together and had the same major at the same school and took all the same classes.

Every grade is the same except for 3 classes:

Introduction to Philosophy
Organic Chemistry II
Jazz Trumpet

Triplet 1: B, B, B
Triplet 2: B, A, C
Triplet 3: A, C, B

Which is the best student?

 

[American Shero]

Let's say these are identical triplets who did everything together and had the same major at the same school and took all the same classes.

Every grade is the same except for 3 classes:

Introduction to Philosophy
Organic Chemistry II
Jazz Trumpet

Triplet 1: B, B, B
Triplet 2: B, A, C
Triplet 3: A, C, B

Which is the best student?

Triplet 2??? Wait, is this a trick question? 😀

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

Triplet 2??? Wait, is this a trick question? 😀

I was seriously trying to answer that before I realized it. 😀

 

[LizzyM]

I was seriously trying to answer that before I realized it. 😀

OK, let the rest of us in on the joke. I suppose it has something to do with Jazz Triplets?? Totally unintentional on my part.