The University of California, Berkeley enforces rigorous undergraduate admissions standards, requiring California residents to maintain a minimum unweighted high school grade point average of 3.00, while non-residents must achieve at least a 3.40 in all a-g college-preparatory courses. However, because Berkeley is one of the most selective public research institutions in the world, meeting this baseline minimum is far from sufficient for acceptance. The overwhelming majority of successfully admitted students present exceptional academic profiles with weighted GPAs significantly higher, often averaging well above 4.15 alongside a demanding schedule filled with honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses.