Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to calculate my GPA for Western Michigan. I can't find a specific calculator for WMU online. Any ideas on where to look or how to do it? Thanks!
Calculating your GPA for Western Michigan (WMU) is quite straightforward. WMU utilizes a 4.0 scale for GPA, just like many other colleges. Here's how you can calculate your GPA:
1. Assign a grade point value to each course you took based on your final grade for the course. Use the following scale:
A: 4.0
A-: 3.7
B+: 3.3
B: 3.0
B-: 2.7
C+: 2.3
C: 2.0
C-: 1.7
D+: 1.3
D: 1.0
D-: 0.7
F: 0
2. Multiply the grade point value for each course by the number of credit hours the course is worth. (You can usually find the credit hours for each course on your transcript or in your school's course catalog.)
3. Add up the total grade points earned and the total credit hours.
4. Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours to find your GPA.
For example, let's say you took four courses, each worth three credit hours. Your grades were:
Course 1: A (4.0)
Course 2: B (3.0)
Course 3: B+ (3.3)
Course 4: C (2.0)
Calculate the grade points:
Course 1: 4.0 x 3 = 12.0
Course 2: 3.0 x 3 = 9.0
Course 3: 3.3 x 3 = 9.9
Course 4: 2.0 x 3 = 6.0
Total grade points: 12.0 + 9.0 + 9.9 + 6.0 = 36.9
Total credit hours: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
GPA = Total grade points / Total credit hours = 36.9 / 12 = 3.075
In this example, your GPA would be 3.075.
Keep in mind that this is a general GPA calculation, and WMU may have some additional specific rules for their admissions process. It's always a good idea to double-check with the university or refer to their admissions website for more information.
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