Does anyone know if Lehigh University has a specific GPA calculator for applicants? It's one of my top choices and I want to make sure I'm accurately calculating my GPA based on their scale. Any help would be great!
When it comes to GPA calculations, most universities, including Lehigh University, use a standard 4.0 scale for unweighted GPAs. If you want to calculate your GPA based on their scale, you should follow this process:
1. Convert each of your letter grades to the corresponding GPA points: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, F=0.
2. Multiply the GPA points for each course by the number of credit hours for that course. This will give you the quality points for each course.
3. Add up the total quality points and the total credit hours.
4. Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours.
Keep in mind that high schools and colleges may have different grading scales, so you should check with your school's guidance counselor or academic advising office to ensure you're using the correct scale.
It's also important to remember that although GPA is a significant factor in college admissions, it's not the only one. Lehigh University, like many other schools, employs a holistic approach to evaluating applicants, taking into consideration factors such as test scores, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Calculating your GPA is essential, but don't forget to put time and effort into other aspects of your college application as well.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.