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MIT GPA Requirements: What GPA Do You Need to Get Into MIT?

MIT does not publish a minimum GPA but admits students with unweighted GPAs of 3.95 or higher. The Class of 2029 admit rate was 4.74% (1,338 from 28,232 applicants), and admitted students typically present AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, and distinctive STEM credentials beyond classroom performance.

Wellesley College Green Hall and Galen Stone Tower - Wellesley acceptance rate strategic guide

Wellesley Acceptance Rate

Wellesley College's Class of 2029 acceptance rate was 13.70% with 1,192 admits from 8,700 applications. Class of 2030 data pending fall 2026 publication. Wellesley remains test-optional; admitted student SAT mid 50% is 1430-1550. ED rate ~29.82% versus 11.9% RD.

Wake Forest University Wait Chapel campus - acceptance rate strategic guide

Wake Forest Acceptance Rate

Wake Forest University's Class of 2030 acceptance rate fell to approximately 18% with more than 21,000 applications, a record low. Class of 2029 was 20.37% (4,073 admits). Wake Forest reinstated SAT/ACT requirements; admitted student SAT mid 50% is 1410-1520.

Pomona College campus - acceptance rate strategic guide

Pomona Acceptance Rate

Pomona College admitted 876 students to the Class of 2030 (announced March 19, 2026). Class of 2029 acceptance rate was approximately 7.14%. Pomona is need-blind for international applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated need without loans. ED rate ~12.98%.

Amherst College campus - acceptance rate strategic guide

Amherst Acceptance Rate

Amherst College's Class of 2030 acceptance rate was 6.78% with 1,206 admits from 17,784 applications, a record low. 43% of the class was admitted through Early Decision. Amherst is need-blind for international applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated need without loans.

Swarthmore College campus - acceptance rate strategic guide

Swarthmore Acceptance Rate

Swarthmore College's Class of 2030 acceptance rate was 7.44% with 969 admits from 13,029 applications. Swarthmore is need-blind for international applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated need without loans. Test-optional with admitted SAT mid 50% at 1450-1560.

Mumbai skyline - Indian students from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore applying to top US universities

How Indian Students from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore Get Into Top US Universities

Indian students from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore applying to top US universities face effective acceptance rates of 1.5% to 3.5% at Ivy League and top-10 institutions, the most competitive international applicant pool. Strategy guide on ISC, CBSE, IB credentials, SAT targets, differentiation in an over-represented pool, and need-blind aid at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, and Amherst.

Hong Kong skyline - Hong Kong students applying to top US universities

How Hong Kong Students Get Into Top US Universities: A Strategic Guide

Hong Kong students applying to top US universities face effective acceptance rates of 4% to 6% at Ivy League and top-10 institutions. Strategy guide on HKDSE, IB Diploma, and A-Level credential translation, SAT targets, the international school versus local school distinction, and need-blind aid at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, and Amherst.

Toronto skyline with CN Tower - Canadian students applying to top US universities

How Canadian Students Get Into Top US Universities: A Strategic Guide

Canadian students applying to top US universities face effective acceptance rates of 5% to 7% at Ivy League and top-10 institutions, the most favorable range of any major international pool. Strategy guide on Ontario, Quebec, and BC credentials, SAT targets, McGill and Toronto trade-offs, and need-blind aid at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Dartmouth, and Amherst.

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