Hey everyone, I'm considering Drexel and trying to figure out how my current GPA would translate there. Do they have a specific GPA calculator or method I could use?
Drexel University uses a standard GPA scale similar to many other U.S. institutions. They operate on a 4.0 scale, where an A is equivalent to a 4.0, a B is a 3.0, and so on (+/- grade would have a difference of .3, so an A- would be a 3.7, while a B+ would be a 3.3). While I'm not aware of any specific Drexel GPA calculator, you can use any general GPA calculator to get a sense of where you stand, including CollegeVine's GPA calculator here: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-calculate-your-gpa-use-this-step-by-step-guide/.
Just input your grades for each course, along with the credit hours for the course. The calculator will use this information to determine an average, which will give you your GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Keep in mind that Drexel, like many institutions, may recalculate your GPA based on their admissions criteria. For instance, they may place more weight on challenging courses like APs or Honors and may not include non-academic subjects in their calculation. If you have any questions about their specific calculations, I'd recommend getting in touch with their admissions office directly.
Also remember that GPA is just one piece of the admissions puzzle. Drexel will take into account other aspects of your application such as your test scores, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. So while it's good to know where you stand GPA-wise, don't forget to focus on the other important components of your application as well. Good luck!
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