Hey everyone! I'm having trouble figuring out how to calculate my unweighted GPA. Can someone explain the process or share a reliable tool to help me? Thanks!
Calculating your unweighted GPA is actually pretty straightforward. Here's a step-by-step process for doing it:
1. Assign a point value for each of your letter grades. Most schools use a 4.0 scale, where an A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. If your school uses a different grading scale (including using +/- letter grades) or uses percentage grades, convert them to the 4.0 scale.
2. Add up the point values for all your classes. Consider all the courses you have completed so far in high school and have been graded in (including elective classes).
3. Determine the total number of classes you've taken so far.
4. Divide the sum of the point values by the total number of classes to get your unweighted GPA. The result will be a number between 0.0 and 4.0.
If you'd like to use a tool to calculate your unweighted GPA, there are many available online. Just search for "unweighted GPA calculator" and choose one that uses a 4.0 scale. Remember to have your transcript or grade records handy to input the necessary information.
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