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Caveats: Having a math or engineering major will generally drop the GPA standard slightly. Being a minority will drop the GPA standard to about 3.0/3.1 among the BBs, and helps much less among Lazard, Blackstone, etc.
However, this does not mean you can work less in your advanced placement classes and expect your final grade to get a special boost. Montgomery added that most colleges will use applicantsâ unweighted GPA when making their decision. As a result, the best way to continue preparing for college may be to think less about weighted and unweighted GPAs and just continue to work hard in class. SchoolGuides.com-helping you find colleges and universities that offer the accredited programs that most interest you.