Hey guys, I'm trying to determine my GPA. If I have all A's in my classes, what should my GPA be? Does it differ based on weighted or unweighted classes?
If you've received straight A's in all your classes, congratulations! That's a major accomplishment.
When it comes to calculating your GPA, the scale that you use is key. If you're calculating an unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (the most common in the US), then each A, whether it's an A-, A, or A+ equals a 4.0. Therefore, if you've earned all A's, your unweighted GPA is a 4.0.
Weighted GPA, on the other hand, adds extra points for honors and AP classes. In many high schools, an A in an honors class equals 4.5 and an A in an AP class equals 5.0. Therefore, if you took all honors or AP classes and received all A's, you could have a weighted GPA above a 4.0.
Remember that each high school may calculate weighted GPAs differently. The structure I provided is common, but your high school might have a different weighting depending on the rigor of the courses. It's always a good idea to check directly with your guidance office to know what scale they use.
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