How to calculate my GPA at CU?

Hi guys! Does anyone know if there's a specific GPA calculator I can use for the University of Colorado system? I want to make sure I'm calculating it correctly to know where I stand. Thanks!

Hey there! While there isn't a specific GPA calculator exclusively for the University of Colorado system, you can use a general GPA calculator to get a close estimate of your GPA. Here's a step-by-step process for calculating it by yourself:

1. Convert each of your course letter grades to their corresponding grade points using this scale:

- 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

- D- = 0.7

- F = 0.0

2. Multiply each course's grade points by the number of credit hours it's worth (you can usually find this information on your course syllabus or transcript). This will give you the "weighted" grade points for each course.

3. Add up the total credit hours you've taken so far.

4. Add up the total weighted grade points for all of your courses.

5. Finally, divide the total weighted grade points by the total credit hours to get your GPA.

Keep in mind that some schools, like CU, might have specific weightings or policies for calculating GPA. It's a good idea to double-check with your academic advisor to ensure you're using the correct method and scale for your school, and to reach out to CU's admissions office to make sure their process doesn't have any specific quirks.

Finally, if you want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance at the flagship Boulder CU campus specifically, beyond just your GPA, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essay(s): https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-colorado-boulder-essays

Good luck, and I hope this breakdown helps you figure out your GPA!