Hi everyone, I'm a prospective student looking into Drexel University. How can I calculate my GPA according to Drexel's standards? Are there any specific GPA calculators I should use?
Calculating your GPA according to Drexel University's standards is relatively simple, as they use a standard 4.0 scale. Here's a quick breakdown of the grading scale:
- A: 4.0
- A-: 3.67
- B+: 3.33
- B: 3.0
- B-: 2.67
- C+: 2.33
- C: 2.0
- C-: 1.67
- D+: 1.33
- D: 1.0
- F: 0.0
To calculate your GPA, follow these steps:
1. Assign each of your letter grades a numeric value according to the scale above.
2. Multiply each grade value by the number of credits the course is worth.
3. Add up the weighted grade points from all of your courses.
4. Divide the total by the total number of credits you've taken.
For example, if you took a 3-credit course and received an A (4.0), another 3-credit course with a B (3.0), and a 4-credit course with a B+ (3.33), your GPA would be calculated as follows:
(4.0 x 3) + (3.0 x 3) + (3.33 x 4) = 12 + 9 + 13.32 = 34.32
Total credits: 3 + 3 + 4 = 10
GPA: 34.32 / 10 = 3.432
As for GPA calculators, there are numerous online tools you can use to calculate your GPA. Simply input the letter grades for your classes, the number of credits for each class, and the calculator will provide you with your GPA according to the standard 4.0 scale used by Drexel University.
Finally, on a separate note, if you're looking for tips on how to strengthen your overall application to Drexel, beyond just your GPA, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-drexel-university-essays/. Regardless of your GPA, the essays are a great opportunity to showcase what else you have to offer their campus community.
Good luck with your college applications!
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