Hey there! I'm working on my application for the CUNY schools and I'm a bit muddled on how to calculate my GPA their way. Has anyone been through this process and can you given any guidance on their GPA calculator? Thanks so much in advance.
Hi! Sure, I can provide some guidance on calculating your GPA for CUNY schools.
It's important to understand that CUNY, like many other institutions, uses a 4.0 scale for GPA calculations. Courses are considered either Honors, College Preparatory, or Standard.
1. First, you'll need to assign each of your classes a point value based on your final grade and the level of each course. Here's a quick guide:
- A or 90-100: 4.0
- B or 80-89: 3.0
- C or 70-79: 2.0
- D or 65-69: 1.0
- Below 65 or F: 0
The point value is sometimes increased if the course was Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Prep, or other advanced level courses. Check with your high school to verify the weighting for these courses.
2. After that, you calculate the average of these point values. Multiply each class's point value by the number of credits that class was worth. Generally, one class might be worth one credit per semester or two credits per year, but this can vary. Sum these values, then divide by the total number of credits earned.
3. The result should be your GPA on a 4.0 scale, which is what you'll submit when applying to CUNY.
Remember that while GPA is definitely a major factor in college admissions, CUNY will also review your application holistically, taking into account your extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, etc.
I hope this helps and best of luck with your CUNY application!
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