Hi guys! So, I've been eyeing Kent State University for my undergraduate studies but I'm slightly confused with their GPA calculator. Do any of you know how it works and what factors they consider while calculating the GPA?
Hello! Yes, I do know how the GPA calculator of Kent State University works and I can certainly guide you through it.
The GPA at Kent State is calculated based on the number of credit hours and the grade you earn in your classes. To start, you'll want to make a list of all the courses you've taken and the grades you've received in them, along with the number of credit hours each course was worth.
Here's a brief guide on how the GPA is calculated:
Step 1: For each course, assign the correct point value to each grade. Typically, an 'A' is worth 4 points, 'B' is worth 3 points, 'C' is worth 2 points, 'D' is worth 1 point and 'F' is worth 0 points.
Step 2: Multiply the point value of your grade by the number of credit hours. For instance, if you earned an 'A' (4 points) in a 3 credit hour course, then you would have 12 total quality points for that course.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 for all your courses and add up all the total quality points.
Step 4: Add up all the credit hours of the courses you've taken.
Step 5: Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours. This gives you your GPA.
Remember, some courses may be worth more credit hours than others, so it's important to include this in your calculations. The GPA is how universities measure your overall success in your courses on a numeric scale, so it's a really important number for admissions requirements and for tracking your academic progress.
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