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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
With an acceptance rate of just 4.6% for the class of 2029, Vanderbilt admissions can be considered highly selective. International students are required to put their best foot forward to be able to get an offer letter from this university.
The table given below highlights the typical profile of an admitted student -
| Category | Typical Profile of Admitted Student at Vanderbilt University (Class of 2029) |
|---|---|
| GPA | Average high school GPA: 3.89 on a 4.0 scale |
| 35.9% had a perfect 4.0 GPA | |
| 53.1% had GPAs between 3.75 - 3.99 | |
| Test Scores (if submitted) | SAT Middle 50% range: 1510 - 1560 |
| SAT Reading & Writing: 730 - 770 | |
| SAT Math: 770 - 800 | |
| ACT Composite range: 34 - 35 | |
| Extracurriculars | Students show strong leadership, deep engagement in clubs, sports, arts, or community service |
| Vanderbilt looks for demonstrated commitment and impact outside academics | |
| Class Rank | 90% were in the top tenth of their high school class |
| 94% were in the top quarter of their class | |
| Acceptance Rate | Very selective, about 4.6% overall acceptance rate |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 9
It is important for international students to have GPA of between 3.5 and 4.0 for UG and PG courses. These students are also required to have English language proficiency, GMAT or GRE scores and the additional required documents.
Look at the table given below for the exact requirements for MSU admissions -
| Requirement | Undergraduate Details | Graduate Details |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | USD 75 | USD 75 |
| GPA | 3.5–4.0 (on 4.0 scale) | 3.4+ in relevant discipline |
| English Proficiency | IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79–80+, PTE, Duolingo accepted | IELTS 6.5–7.0, TOEFL iBT 80+, PTE, Duolingo accepted |
| Standardized Test Scores | SAT (1130–1350, optional), ACT (23–29, optional) | GRE/GMAT (if required by program) |
| Academic Transcripts | Grade 10–12 transcripts | Bachelor's degree transcripts |
| Passport | Copy, valid, and scanned | Copy, valid, and scanned |
| Financial Support Proof | Bank statement or sponsorship letter | Bank statement or sponsorship letter |
| Letters of Recommendation | Not required for UG | 2–3 (usually, program-specific) |
| Statement of Purpose (SOP) | If required by program | Required (program-specific) |
| Certified English Translations | For documents not in English | For documents not in English |
| Visa | F-1 or J-1 required | F-1 or J-1 required |
| Enrollment Deposit | USD 250 (after acceptance) | USD 250 (after acceptance) |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students are encouraged to maintain a strong GPA to increase their chances of acceptance at one of the top business schools in the USA. A recommended minimum GPA is 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher, as the top business schools offer competitive MBA in Business Analytics programs and hence demand more. The other factors that are taken into consideration include a strong academic profile in any graduate programme (some schools will prefer graduates specifically from business, engineering, or other related fields), proof of strong GMAT/GRE scores (600-740+), proof of english language proficiency, academic transcripts, documented work experience o
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
The marks to percentage formula is:
Percentage = (Marks Obtained / Total Maximum Marks) * 100
This calculation effectively scales your score to show what it would be if the exam were out of 100 marks.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
The most accurate way to calculate CGPA involves using the credits (or credit hours) assigned to each of your courses. This is known as the weighted average method. The step-by-step process to calculate CGPA from the weighted average method is:
- Assign Grade Points: Each grade you receive (whether a letter grade like A, B, C, or a numerical score) corresponds to a specific grade point on a scale, whether it's a 10-point scale or a 4-point scale. For example, an 'O' (Outstanding) grade might be worth 10 points, while an 'A+' is 9 points, and so on.
- Calculate Grade Points for Each Subject: For every subject, multiply the gra
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum GPA requirements needed for admission in both UG and PG programs are around 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher. Some PG programs might have some different requirements that students can refer to on the official programme page. Applicants are recommended to maintain a decent GPA, keeping in mind the low acceptance rate of the university. Besides GPA other factors also help in contributing to selection such as proof of english proficiency, and submission of all mandatory documents, such as transcripts, LORs, SOP, work experience, if any, and additional documents required as per the requirements of the desired course.
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