Hi guys, I've been looking into Grand Canyon University as one of my possible choices. I'm having trouble understanding their GPA scale as compared to others. Does anyone have any insights? Any advice or info would be great. Thanks.
Grand Canyon University (GCU) uses a 4.0 GPA scale, like most US colleges and universities. However, GCU utilizes a holistic review process for applications, meaning they don't have a strict GPA cutoff for admissions. That being said, for an indication of the GPA levels of admitted students, most have a GPA around 3.5 weighted.
To calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale, you assign each of your letter grades a numerical value: 4.0 for A, 3.0 for B, 2.0 for C, 1.0 for D, and 0 for F. For the weighted GPA system, an A in an honors, AP, or IB class is often worth more than a 4.0 - usually a 4.5 or 5.0 depending on the system. To calculate your GPA, you add up all the numerical values and divide by the number of classes.
You should also keep the holistic review process in mind. Other factors, such as your courses' rigor, personal essays, and extracurricular activities, are also important in the admissions process. Even if you're slightly below a 3.5, you could still be accepted as long as you showcase notable strengths in other areas.
Good luck as you consider GCU and navigate the application process!
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