Tagged: "GPA"
How to Calculate Your GPA–Letter Grades and Percentages
One of my most popular posts is about how to calculate your “real” GPA. Some readers have asked how to translate grades expressed as a percent into letter grades, and then into a GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Below is a chart that can serve as a starting point. Recognize, however, that all schools [...]
How Do I Calculate My "Real" GPA?
Your GPA is the most important aspect of your college application. Do you know how to calculate it the way that college admissions officers do? Is your GPA inflated and full of fluff? Or does it reflect academic rigor? Learn the facts.
Failing Grades at Community College: Will They Kill Me?
Sometimes people write with personal questions, seeking advice for their particular situation. I received one today from a student at a community college who had a couple of failing grades. Clearly, the student had finally woken up and figured out that getting Fs was not such a great idea. But with that new understanding, what [...]
Higher GPA or Harder Courses?
Should I take easy courses to get a high GPA, or take harder courses and risk watching my average tumble? Answer: take a risk. Admissions officers will reward you.
Weighted or Unweighted GPA?
How do colleges calculate GPA in the admissions process? Some students take courses that “weigh” more than others, which can boost their GPA and their class rank. But how do colleges treat these different weights when they read your application? Most colleges will consider both your weighted and unweighted GPA, and most high schools will [...]
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