So I've seen a lot of people talk about their GPA and I'm kind of lost on how to calculate mine. What is the process to figure out my high school GPA? Do different schools have different methods or is there a standard way to do this?
Happy to help clarify GPA calculations for you! Generally, there are two main types of GPA: weighted and unweighted. An unweighted GPA is based on a scale of 0 to 4.0 and does not take the difficulty of your courses into account. To calculate it, assign each of your final course grades a corresponding value (A=4, B=3, etc.), then average these numbers.
For a weighted GPA, which considers the rigor of your courses, your school might assign higher values to honors and AP classes (like a 5 for an A in an AP class), but the process is similar: assign values, then average them.
Keep in mind that some schools have their own specific scale, especially for weighted GPAs. You can typically find this on the school's website or by speaking with your own high school counselor. They might even provide a GPA calculator tool, so definitely check in with your counseling office!
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