Hey there! I need to figure out my unweighted GPA. I have all my course grades but I'm not quite sure how to calculate it accurately. Could anyone here walk me through the process or point me towards a reliable GPA calculator?
Sure, calculating your unweighted GPA is quite straightforward. Traditional unweighted GPAs are on a scale of 0 to 4.0 and only take into account the letter grades (not the level of the classes like AP, IB, or honors-level courses). Here's a general guide on how to calculate it:
1. Convert your letter grades to a standard 4.0 scale. Here's a general conversion guide (this can differ slightly between high schools so please check your high school's policy for precise mapping):
- A+ / 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 = 0.0
2. After converting, add up all the converted grades.
3. Divide this total number by the total number of classes you've taken.
This will give you your unweighted GPA.
Remember that if your high school uses a different scaling system, the values may slightly differ. It's always a good idea to cross-check with your school's guidance counselor to confirm the exact conversion scale used at your high school!
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