Central College

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Central College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Central College's admissions stats.

Central College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Central College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Central College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Central College?

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Central College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Central College Admissions

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Transferring to Central College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Central College

Central College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Central College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Central College

What does Central College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Central College for more information on admission factors.

Central College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Central College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Central College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.7
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			3
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Central College?

Students admitted to Central College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 68% submitted a class rank. At Central College 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Central College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	21%
3.75 and 3.99	16%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	11%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Central College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Central College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Central College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Central College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Central College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Central College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Central College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Central College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Central College.

Does Central College accept transfer credits?

✅ Central College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Central College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Central College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Central College?

✅ Central College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Central College's acceptance rate?

✅ Central College's acceptance rate is 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Central College?

❌ Central College does not offer early decision.

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