
Grades, GPA, Education: Compare Apples to Apples?
Today a reader wrote in to ask a question about comparing grading system between two different geometry classes in California. Picture this. Two geometry teachers

Today a reader wrote in to ask a question about comparing grading system between two different geometry classes in California. Picture this. Two geometry teachers

As a college consultant, I continue to receive many questions about which is better: taking easier classes and getting a high GPA, or risk losing

Unweighted GPA. Weighted GPA. Class rank. How do these factors combine in the college admissions process?

One of my most popular posts is dedicated to explaining the difference between an unweighted and weighted GPA. It generated a lot of discussion (and

How do you calculate your real GPA and how will your GPA be used in the college admissions process? Great College Advice explains the ins and outs of the GPA.

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