Oklahoma State University GPA calculator?

Hey, fellow soon-to-be seniors. I'm planning to apply to Oklahoma State University and want to get a sense of my chances. Is there an OSU GPA calculator I can use?

Hello! While Oklahoma State University (OSU) doesn't provide an official GPA calculator, you can use general GPA calculators available online. These calculators need your grades and your school's weighting scale (unweighted or weighted on a 4.0, 5.0, or other scale).

To use one, first, convert each of your individual grades to its equivalent on a 4.0 scale (A=4, B=3, etc., and include weighted boosts if your school uses them). Second, multiply each converted grade by the number of credits it's worth (typically, a course is worth 1 credit per semester, or 0.5 credits for a half-semester class). Sum all of these products up. Finally, add the number of credits together. To get your GPA, divide the sum of your products by the total number of credits.

However, it's essential to remember that OSU, like many universities, applies its own conversions and may weigh core academic subjects more heavily than electives. Their admissions process looks at your performance within the context of your high school's offerings. Rigorous courses can impact your GPA, so do take that into account. According to the Admissions Website, Oklahoma State University uses the highest cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted based on a 4.0 scale) indicated on a student’s official high school transcript for admission and scholarship purposes. GPAs not using a 4.0 scale will be converted to a 4.0 scale.

Finally, don’t forget that while GPA is critically important for college admissions and demonstrating academic capability, it's just one factor that Oklahoma State University considers in its holistic admissions process. Your extracurriculars, essay, and other factors will also significantly contribute to your application. Good luck!