Hi, I'm trying to figure out how my GPA would be calculated by Cornell University. Can anyone explain their GPA calculation method or point me towards a relevant calculator or resource? Thanks!
Cornell University does not use a specific GPA calculation method for applicants since their admissions process evaluates applicants holistically. However, like most institutions, they will generally consider your unweighted GPA. An unweighted GPA measures your academic performance on a 4.0 scale, with A equal to a 4.0, B equal to a 3.0, C equal to a 2.0, and so on.
Cornell also takes into consideration your school's grading standards and course rigor. They will look at the context provided by your high school profile, which typically includes information about the grading system and the academic curriculum offered at your school. This provides a better understanding of your academic performance in the context of the resources available to you.
While it's not possible to provide a specific GPA calculation method for Cornell's admission process, you can get a general idea of your unweighted GPA by converting each of your course letter grades to their numerical equivalents (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) and then dividing the sum of these values by the total number of courses you've taken. This should give you a basic understanding of your academic performance, but keep in mind that other factors such as rigor, class rank, and test scores (if required) will contribute to your overall evaluation.
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