I'm a junior planning to apply to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) next year and I'm trying to figure out my GPA for their admission requirements. Does anyone know how they calculate GPA or if there's an online calculator I can use for UALR specifically?
UALR calculates GPA using a 4.0 scale. In order to calculate your GPA for UALR, follow these steps:
1. Convert each of your letter grades to the corresponding grade points. Generally, this conversion is as follows: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0. If you earned a plus or minus grade, that usually equals a difference of 0.3, added or subtracted from the corresponding letter. For example, A- = 3.7, while B+ = 3.3.
2. If your school uses a weighted GPA scale for honors or advanced courses (such as AP and IB), adjust the grade points accordingly. For example, in a typical weighted scale, an A in an honors course might count as 4.5, and an A in an AP or IB course would count as 5.0, but check with your school for their specific weighted system. Your counselor is likely the best person to ask.
3. Multiply the grade points for each class by the number of credit hours the class is worth. Typically, most high school classes are worth one credit per semester.
4. Sum up the total grade points earned.
5. Sum up the total credit hours taken.
6. Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours to get your GPA.
For example, if you have completed four classes during a semester and earned an A (4.0), a B (3.0), a C (2.0), and another A (4.0), your GPA would be calculated as:
(4x1) + (3x1) + (2x1) + (4x1) = 13 grade points;
13 grade points divided by 4 credit hours = 3.25 GPA.
Keep in mind that UALR does not have a specific online GPA calculator for their institution, so following the steps above should help you calculate a GPA that aligns with their admission requirements. You could also use a general 4.0 GPA calculator - there are many options available online.
It's a good idea to check with your school counselor to confirm the GPA scale and weighting used by your school, as well as double-check your calculated GPA. Your counselor will likely have your transcript, which will usually have your GPA listed.
I hope you find this overview helpful - good luck with your college applications!
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