Hi everyone, I'm currently preparing my application for UT Dallas, and I'm a little bit confused on how they calculate GPA. There's not a lot of clear info on their website. Can anyone help clarify what the GPA calculation looks like for them?
UT Dallas, as part of its admissions process, does perform GPA recalculations based on the academic coursework an applicant has completed. Specifically, UT Dallas looks beyond your simple GPA from high school and examines the quality of your coursework and the rigor of your academic path. It is a measure of your academic achievement in high school core courses such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign languages.
However, here's a generic breakdown of what the recalculation can look like:
- A+: 4.3
- A (93-100): 4.0
- A- (90-92): 3.7
- B+ (87-89): 3.3
- B (83-86): 3.0
- B- (80-82): 2.7
- C+ (77-79): 2.3
- C (73-76): 2.0
- C- (70-72): 1.7
- D+ (67-69): 1.3
- D (65-66): 1.0
- F (below 65): 0.
Note: Weighted GPAs take into account the difficulty of your courses. Usually, a standard level class counts as 4.0 if you get an A, an Honors/AP/IB class counts as 5.0 if you get an A, and a college class counts as 6.0 if you get an A.
Do remember that every college may have its own system and it's always a good idea to reach out directly to the admissions office if you have specific queries about the GPA calculation. They may have specifics about how they handle weighting and what sort of coursework is given more consideration. Furthermore, they may consider other factors beyond just GPA such as your extracurricular activities, the quality of your essay, and letters of recommendation. But remember, having strong scores is always beneficial.
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