Understanding the SDSU GPA scale?

Hey everyone! I'm researching some colleges and I'm curious about San Diego State University's GPA scale. Does anyone know how their GPA calculation works, and if it's different from the typical 4.0 scale?

Hello! San Diego State University (SDSU) uses a slightly different GPA calculation system than the standard unweighted 4.0 scale. For admissions purposes, SDSU calculates the GPA for your A-G courses completed during your 10th and 11th-grade years, weighting it for any honors, AP, or IB courses you took.

Here's a general breakdown of SDSU's GPA calculation:

- A=4.0 points

- B=3.0 points

- C=2.0 points

- D=1.0 point

- F=0 points

For courses considered honors, AP, or IB, add an additional point (up to a maximum of 8 semesters):

- Honors A=5.0 points

- Honors B=4.0 points

- Honors C=3.0 points

To calculate your weighted GPA on SDSU's scale, follow these steps:

1. Assign point values to each of your A-G course grades during your 10th and 11th-grade years. Remember to add an extra point for honors, AP, or IB courses (up to 8 semesters).

2. Add up the total number of points.

3. Divide the total points by the number of A-G courses taken during those years.

This will give you your weighted GPA according to SDSU's calculation system. Please note that this is only an approximate method, and SDSU may make slight modifications for specific scenarios or course types.

Good luck in your college search!