Research Report
The Impacts of School-Provided GPA and Advanced Course Limits on Admissions Decisions
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advanced courses in junior and senior year is the maximum set at one school so students can engage with extracurricular activities, hobbies, and other pursuits.
This report investigates how schools that provide unweighted GPA and/or limit the number of advanced courses may impact students’ chances of admission to select higher education institutions. A brief overview of admissions processes at profiled institutions is provided to suggest how GPA and advanced course limits influence admissions decisions. In addition, see how school officials should communicate policy changes to admissions offices to avoid disadvantaging students.
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