What would my GPA be if I only have A's in all of my classes?

Hey, just wondering what my cummulative GPA would come out to be if my grades have only ever been A's. I've heard something about weighted and unweighted GPAs. Can someone help give me a better understanding?

Absolutely! An "A" in the United States educational system represents the highest grade achievable.

For your unweighted GPA, which doesn't take into account the difficulty of the courses you took, it's pretty straightforward. If you've been earning A's in all your classes, your unweighted GPA would be a 4.0, the highest unweighted GPA possible.

Your weighted GPA is a different story because it factors in the rigor of your coursework. AP, IB, and some Honors classes usually add a certain amount to your GPA calculation because they're more challenging. Most commonly, a regular 'A' might be worth a 4.0, but an 'A' in an AP, IB, or honors class would be worth a 5.0. So, if you took these more rigorous courses and earned all A's, your weighted GPA could potentially be above 4.0, depending on how your school calculates this.

Remember individual schools may have their way of calculating GPA, and it's always best to check with your high school counselor to understand your school's specific grading system completely.