Hey! I've been trying to keep track of my high school GPA, but I'm not sure how to do it properly. Does anyone have a method or tips on how to accurately calculate my GPA? Thanks a lot!
Hello! Calculating your high school GPA is quite straightforward, and the method can vary based on the grading scale used by your high school, such as unweighted or weighted GPAs. Here's a general method for calculating both:
1. Unweighted GPA: This type of GPA is calculated based only on your letter grades without factoring in the course level (e.g., honors, AP, or IB).
- Assign a value to each letter grade: 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 = 0.0
- Add the values for all your graded courses.
- Divide the sum by the number of graded courses to get your unweighted GPA.
2. Weighted GPA: This type of GPA considers both the letter grade and the course level, adding extra points for honors, AP, or IB classes.
- Assign a value to each letter grade as listed above.
- For each honors, AP, or IB course, assign additional points (usually +0.5 for honors, and +1.0 for AP or IB) to the respective grade points. You should verify the exact additional point values your school uses, as it may vary.
- Add the weighted values for all your graded courses.
- Divide the sum by the number of graded courses to get your weighted GPA.
Keep in mind that every high school may have its own specific ways to calculate GPAs, and college admission officers are typically aware of the variations in grading systems. They'll use a standardized methodology to compare applicants fairly. Make sure you're aware of how your school calculates GPAs, and consider talking to a school counselor for any clarifications.
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