what does your average have to be to get into harvard
The average GPA at Harvard is 4.04. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.04, Harvard requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.