Hey guys, quick question: is there any form of high school GPA calculator that doesn't rely on credits? My school has a different way of allocating credits, and it's kind of messing with the typical GPA calculations. Any help is appreciated!
Hello! While many GPA calculators utilize a credit-based system due to the weight differential between courses, there are indeed calculators out there that operate without taking course credits into account. These simplified calculators consider all classes as equally weighted, which essentially gives you an 'unweighted GPA'.
Here's how you can calculate your weighted GPA by yourself:
1. Assign each grade a point value. Typical scale is A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0. In some cases, schools might use A+ = 4.5 or A+ = 5.0 so you would have to adjust the scale according to your school system.
2. Add all these points together.
3. Divide the total points by the total number of classes you've taken.
Please note that this method will not account for the variations in course difficulty or length, which are usually indicated by credits. Discuss your school's unique credit system with your school counselor to understand the nuances and how it would affect your GPA in college applications.
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