Hey y'all, I'm trying to calculate my GPA for Boise State University's admissions, and I was wondering if anyone knows a reliable GPA calculator that aligns with their system? Any help would be appreciated!
Hey there! Boise State University calculates high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, and it's pretty simple to calculate yourself. Here's a step-by-step process that should help you out:
1. Assign a point value to each of your final high school grades. Generally, you'll want to use these values:
- A: 4.0
- B: 3.0
- C: 2.0
- D: 1.0
- F: 0.0
Note that Boise State does not use '+' or '-' distinctions.
2. Multiply the point value for each course grade by the number of credit hours the course is worth. For example, if you got a B (which is worth 3.0 points) in a one-semester 3-credit course, then you'd multiply 3.0 by 3, which equals 9.
3. Repeat step 2 for all of your classes, adding up the total point values as you go.
4. Add up the total number of credit hours for all of your classes.
5. Divide the total point value (from step 3) by the total credit hours (from step 4). This will give you your unweighted GPA.
Keep in mind that this method works for calculating an unweighted 4.0 scale GPA, which is what Boise State uses for admission purposes. If you're looking for a GPA calculator tool, I'd recommend checking out CollegeVine's free GPA calculator: https://www.collegevine.com/gpa-calculator/. It's quite helpful and allows you to input your grades and credits easily.
Make sure to update the calculator settings to use the 4.0 scale without plus and minus grading distinctions to align with Boise State's GPA calculations. Good luck, and I hope this helps!
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