Academic Scholarship Evaluation

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Academic Scholarship Based on student performance, not financial status SAT/ACT, Class Rank, HS GPA Can be very competitive, or not Generally tied to tuition

Evaluating the GPA Obtain High School Profile Ask students to provide with transcript Understand context Be careful when comparing apples to oranges. Understand grading scale Most high schools use a standard four- point scale.

Evaluating the GPA Consider recalculating GPA Many colleges will recalculate GPAs in an attempt to level the playing feel Know the advanced courses offered and any limitations placed on students What is the difference between Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Honors and other advanced curricula? b

Evaluating the GPA Be consistent when reviewing students from the same school