Schools that are academic/GPA heavy vs. holistic?

[dogtormanda25]

Hi everyone! Not sure if there is already a thread for this, but I was wondering what schools are more GPA/academic-focused versus holistic. I have a lower GPA and want to see what schools would be worth applying to and which I would be wasting my time & money on.
For example, I know LSU says they don't have a GPA requirement, but do they usually focus on academics mainly?
I know Iowa tends to be a good school to apply to with a lower GPA because they look at the last 45 more. But correct me if I am wrong!
Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated!
Thank you in advance and good luck to everyone applying 🙂

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[supershorty]

You will likely get the best bang for your buck by posting in the What are my chances subforum in the recommended format, as that will allow us to give you the most tailored advice based on your stats and experience.

 

[PlumPoppy]

If LSU is your in-state, they are a bit more lenient with GPA. But if you're out-of-state, GPA rankings are considered in the first cut. I believe only the top 100/300 (conflicting sources) OOS applicants move onto having their entire folder review before interview invites are sent out.

 

[dogtormanda25]

If LSU is your in-state, they are a bit more lenient with GPA. But if you're out-of-state, GPA rankings are considered in the first cut. I believe only the top 100/300 (conflicting sources) OOS applicants move onto having their entire folder review before interview invites are sent out.

Thank you for this! I am not in-state for LSU so I will not be applying there due to my lower GPA

 

[ButterflyEffectt]

Thank you for this! I am not in-state for LSU so I will not be applying there due to my lower GPA

Yes I learned the hard way that they rank based on GPA! had I known, I would not have applied.. but there are other schools that don't have as harsh a cutoff!