How to calculate GPA for University of Alabama application?

Hi folks! I'm prepping my application for the University of Alabama and having a hard time figuring out how they calculate GPA. Is there some sort of calculator or tool available that can help me? Thanks!

Hello! The University of Alabama calculates GPA on a 4.0 scale. To calculate your GPA, each grade you've received in high school is assigned a specific point value. An A (90-100) is worth 4 points, a B (80-89) is worth 3 points, a C (70-79) is worth 2 points, a D (65-69) is worth 1 point, and an E (below 65) is worth 0 points.

However, the University of Alabama also uses a weighted GPA for honors and AP courses. An A in an honors or AP course is worth 5 points, a B is worth 4 points, a C is worth 3 points, a D is worth 2 points, and an E is still worth 0 points. You'll need to keep track of your grades and whether each class was a standard, honors, or AP course.

To calculate your GPA, first, convert each of your grades to its point value. Then, add up these points and divide by the total number of classes you’ve taken. If you’re calculating a weighted GPA, remember to use the alternative point scale for honors and AP courses.

Unfortunately, University of Alabama does not provide an online calculator for potential students to use. So, you might need to do the math manually or find an unaffiliated GPA calculator online. Keep in mind, this will give you an approximation and should not replace an official GPA calculation by the University.

Remember also that GPA is just one factor that the University of Alabama will consider in your application. They will also review your test scores, personal essay, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. To weigh out how your application stacks up at University of Alabama, consider taking advantage of CollegeVine's free admissions calculator: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator. Good luck with your application!