Admission to Northwestern University is selective and competitive and is based on a holistic review of application materials. We do receive applications with transcripts using different GPA scales (10.0; 100%; etc.) and we apply the adjusted criteria to such scales. Hence, applicants do not need to provide any conversions and should leave their GPA in their institutions' standard scales. As another specific example, many of the universities from India have a "class-based" evaluation scheme, and we note that we will always give priority to "First Class with Distinction" applicants. The application process does allow you to write the "self-reported" GPA on the scale of 4.0; however, we will always use the transcripts during evaluation process.
Notes: For the Fall 2024 admissions cycle, the GRE will not be required for MS.
