Guys, how does U of O calculate GPA? Do they factor in AP/IB/Honor classes? Do they have a specific calculator or method they're using that anyone knows about? Dying for answers, thanks in advance!
The University of Oregon does not provide a specific GPA calculator to prospective students. However, generally, they calculate your GPA based on your transcript from your high school. They convert each of your grades into a numerical equivalent on a 4.0 scale (where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0), then calculate the average of these numbers to arrive at your GPA.
Regarding AP, IB, and Honors classes, the University of Oregon, like many other institutions, looks at the rigor of the courses you've taken in high school as an important factor in your overall academic profile. They consider these more challenging courses favorably as they demonstrate academic rigor and indicate that you've challenged yourself. However, it's worth noting that they do not weight these advanced courses differently in the GPA calculation itself, meaning that an A in an AP course is treated the same as an A in a regular course.
Remember, though, every college may have a slightly different method for recalculating GPAs, so this information may not hold true for all institutions. Your high school GPA provides colleges with a broad view of your academic performance over your high school career, but your transcript, with details regarding the specific courses you took and the grades you earned, gives them the context to evaluate that performance. You can also reach out to their admissions office for more specific information.
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