Hey peeps, I'm applying to Miami Dade College and I need to know how to calculate my GPA according to their requirements. Can someone guide me on how to use their GPA calculator, or point me towards one that'll give me accurate results?
To calculate your GPA for Miami Dade College, you'll need to follow their guidelines for weighing and averaging course grades. Miami Dade College uses a standard 4.0 scale where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, and F=0.
Here's a step-by-step guide to calculate your GPA:
1. Write down all the courses you've taken so far and find the number of credit hours for each class. Typically, high schools use 1 credit for year-long courses and 0.5 credit for semester-long courses. Confirm the credit hours with your school's guidance counselor if you're not sure.
2. Convert the letter grades for each class into numerical points based on the standard 4.0 scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, and F=0.
3. Multiply the grade points for each class by the corresponding number of credit hours. The result will be the weighted grade points for each course.
4. Add up the total weighted grade points from all your courses.
5. Add up the total number of credit hours you've taken.
6. Divide the sum of the weighted grade points by the sum of credit hours to find your GPA.
If you want to double-check your manual calculations or want a quick calculation, you can use an online GPA calculator. There are many free GPA calculators available online. One popular option is the calculator on CollegeSimply.com, where you can select unweighted or weighted GPA and input your grades and credit hours: college GPA calculator.
Just remember to follow Miami Dade College's guidelines when entering your grades and credit hours into any GPA calculator to ensure the most accurate results.
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