Hi! I'm looking into Mercer University and I want to understand how they calculate weighted GPA. Does anyone know if they use a specific formula or calculator? Thanks for any info you can provide!
While there isn't a specific formula for Mercer University's weighted GPA calculation available, the process usually involves adding a 0.5 or 1.0 additional point to the standard 4.0 GPA scale for advanced courses. For example, an A in an honors course could be worth 4.5 points, while an A in an AP or IB course might receive 5.0 points.
To calculate a weighted GPA, you would multiply the point value of each graded course by the number of credits the class is worth, add these values together, and then divide the sum by the total number of credits you took in core academic subjects.
Remember, each letter grade (A, B, C, etc.) corresponds to a specific point value on the 4.0 scale, with an additional bump for advanced courses, as mentioned above. If your school provides a weighted GPA on your transcript, Mercer University might use that, but they may also recalculate your GPA based on their own weighting system.
If you have questions about your own school's grading system, I'd reach out to your counselor, and if you have questions about how Mercer might recalculate your GPA, I'd get in touch with their admissions office directly. But hopefully, the overview I've provided here gives you a general sense of the process they might follow.
Good luck with your college search!
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