Hey, I'm currently a high school student considering Ball State University (BSU). Does anyone know how to calculate GPA for this university, or if they have their own unique way of doing it? Would appreciate any guidance on this!
Ball State University, like many other colleges, calculates your GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you calculate your GPA:
1. Assign a point value to each letter grade you've received. Generally, the point values are as follows: 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, and F = 0.0.
2. Now, multiply the point value of each grade by the number of credits associated with the course. For example, if you received an A- (3.7) in a 3-credit class, you'd have 11.1 quality points for that course.
3. Add up the total quality points for all of your courses.
4. Divide the total quality points by the total number of credit hours you've completed.
5. The result is your GPA on a 4.0 scale.
While calculating your GPA, it's also essential to note whether your high school uses weighted or unweighted GPAs. If your high school uses a weighted GPA, which takes into account the difficulty of your courses (such as honors, AP, or IB), that may slightly affect the GPA that you report to BSU. However, many universities re-calculate applicants' GPAs during the admissions process using their own weighting system, so don't worry too much.
If you have any additional questions about how Ball State evaluates GPA, I'd recommend reaching out to their admissions office directly. They're there to help, after all!
Good luck!
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