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Grade Point Average (GPA) is a rough average based on the academic performance scores of the subjects you receive each semester. Each score is assigned a numerical value from 0 to 4 or 5 points, depending on the rating scale of each school. Schools are also interested in cumulative GPAs when you apply to college or graduate. Unfortunately, there is no universal way to calculate GPA. In fact, the method of calculating the GPA can vary by country and school, as some schools offer extra scores for some honors classes, and others evaluate scores with applications. credit position. However, with your background and some of the more common GPA methods, you can expect fairness in calculating your GPA.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Use a simple GPA calculation

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   Find a score rating scale. The most popular grading scale for schools in the US is a 4-point scale. On this scale, then A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and F = 0 points. This is called an unweighted GPA for everyone. Some schools use the optional GPA (Weighted GPA is only calculated when you take AP, IB or Honor), assigning 5 points to more competitive classes, such as honors (Honor), such as an Advanced Placement program (Advanced Placement or AP), and an international Baccalaureate program (International Baccalaureate or IB). Other classes use the same rating scale. Many students taking a 5-point class may end up with a GPA above 4.0.
   • Some schools use plus and minus levels, which are positive like +0.3 and negative like -0.3. For example, a B + is worth 3.3, a B is worth 3.0, and a B- is worth 2.7 points.

     

     
     
   • If you are unsure which scale your school uses, try asking your teacher or administrator.

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   Collect the most recent scores, if possible, by asking your teacher, administrator, or trainer. You can also find out how many grades you got by reviewing past school reports or transcripts.
   • You need to gather the final grades for each class. Do not include grades in individual grades, midterms, or midterm report scores. Take into account your final grade for only a semester, course, or quarter to calculate your GPA average.

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   Save points for each subject. Write down the correct score next to each subject using the 4-point scale. So, if you have an A- in a subject, save 3.7 points; If you have a C +, it turns out 2.3 points.
   • For easier reference, use this chart from the College Board to help convert exact scores on a 4.0-point scale.

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   Add up all the values ​​to calculate your score. After saving scores for classes, add up the values. So, suppose you received an A- in Biology, a B + in English, and a B- in Economics. Add them all as follows: 3.7 + 3.3 + 2.7 = 9.7.

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   Take the final number and divide it by the number of subjects you are taking. If you have 9.7 points on a 4-point scale across 3 subjects, you will calculate your GPA using the following calculation: 9.7 / 3 = 3.2. So you have a GPA of 3.2. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Calculate your GPA with specialty grade credit

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   Determine the amount of credits. For some schools, especially college courses, each course has a number of credits. Credit is a unit of training used as a standard to evaluate the curriculum. Generally, credit is based on instructional regime, number of hours in class, and number of hours of self-study outside of class. Determine the number of credits attributed to each course you take. It is listed on the transcript or table of contents at the school.
   • Some schools mainly offer 3-credit courses, some other universities support 4-credit courses, while others combine the two. For many schools, lab study counts for 1 hour of study.
   • If you cannot find the number of credits per course, ask your manager or trainer.

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   Assign a value to each appropriate word score. Use the common GPA scale to convert the values: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and F = 0 points.
   • If your school provides 5 points for more advanced classes, such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB), you will need to use the GPA scale. for special class.
   • Add 0.3 to each positive value or subtract 0.3 for each negative value. If you have an A- in a class, write 3.7. Match each letter score to its respective scale value and write it next to the score. (For example, B + = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7).

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   Calculate the score for the special class. To find out the GPA, you have to do a little math to determine the different score values ​​that make up the total GPA.
   • Multiply each score scale by the number of credits to get a score for each class. For example, if you have a B in a 4-credit class, then you must multiply the value of 3 corresponding B, by 4 credits, to produce 12 points for that class.

     

   • Add all your grades together to calculate your total score.

     

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   Find the total number of credits. Add up all of the credits you took to get the total number of credits. If you have taken 4 classes with 3 credits each, you have a total of 12 credits.

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   Divide the total score by the total number of credits. For example, if there is a total score of 45.4 in a total of 15.5 credits, do the following math: 45.4 / 15.5 = 2.92. Your GPA based on your advanced grade credits is 2.92. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Calculate GPA using Excel spreadsheet software

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   Set up columns first. In column A, type the name and the number of subjects you are studying. In column B, type the grade of the letter you have to get your GPA GPA.

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   Enter the scale value in column C. Determine the score scale value of the letter grade you enter. To complete this step, you will have to decide whether the school will use the GPA for an unweighted GPA or for a weighted GPA.
   • The common 4-point GPA scale is as follows: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and F = 0 points. If a school uses the GPA scale for a special grade, they convert 5 points for the more advanced classes. Ask an administrator, teacher, or trainer for this information. You can also find out this on your report card or end of term transcript.
   • Add 0.3 for positive values ​​or subtract 0.3 for negative values. For example, B + = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7.

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   Type an equal sign (=) in the first cell of column D. All math equations in excel begin with an (=) sign, so you need to use it every time you perform a new calculation.

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   Type SUM characters. It tells the program to calculate the sum equation (sum of all).

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   Fill in the equation. The equation used to calculate the GPA is determined by the number of points you get, but the basic format is = SUM (C1: C6) / 6.
   • C1 is the number of cells (C-column (column), 1-row (row)) of the first score in the column.
   • The number to the right of the colon is the number of cells containing the last point in the list.
   • The number after the slash (/) is the total number of courses that you can calculate. In this case, 6 keys are calculated. If you can list 10 keys, just change 6 to 10.

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   Press the Enter button. A certain number will appear in column D, which is your final GPA. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Calculate GPA based on percentages

• Some schools use a percentage-based GPA instead of a 4.0 or 4.33 scale. Here's how to do it.

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   Understand the type of class you have attended. Certain classes have a level of assessment that changes the strengths' of the class. An ordinary class (also called a class of equal level) is multiplied by 1, or left alone. A PAP Advanced Placement Preparation course (short for Pre-Advanced Placements also known as Honors class of honor) is multiplied by 1.05. An Advanced Placement (AP) course (also called the College Level) is multiplied by 1.1.
   • Suppose a friend named N takes 5 classes, and here are his scores; PAP Literature = 94, Regular Chemistry = 87, AP World Civilizations = 98, PAP Pharmaceuticals Training = 82 and Track = 100 (Without tools can, let's say it is normal).

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   Multiply points according to rating.
   • PAP Literature class with 94 points will be multiplied by 1.05 to 98.7% AJ (AJ = adjusted (adjusted)). The Chemistry class and the Track class are regular classes so scores are unchanged, 87 and 100 respectively. PAP Pharmaceuticals Training class is 82 points, multiplied by 1.05 to 86.1% AJ, and AP World Civilizations class is 98 points multiplied by 1.1 to 107.8% AJ.

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   Find the average. The formula is very simple; (g + g + g ...) / # g, where g = grade (number of points for each class). Or, add up the points and divide by the number of points added together.
   • So we have 98.7 + 87 + 100 + 86.1 + 107.8 = 479.58. And 479.58 / 5 = 95,916. After rounding, you N have either 95.2 or 96 GPA. If this number seems too high or too low, be sure to check your calculation. If using a calculator, be sure to use parentheses to avoid errors.
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Advice

• Universities often offer some specific tests for those who cannot calculate a GPA because of the amount of time between high school and admission to college. Ask your college for more details.
• Note that although most fields only count 1 decimal, there are other fields that take up 2 decimals. For 2 decimals, the point A- is 3.67, the point B + is 3.33; for 1 decimal point A- is 3.7, point B + is 3.3. Ask the school for confirmation if you are unsure of how they will be graded.
• Many colleges and universities support an online GPA calculator, which calculates your GPA after entering your score, credit score, and other additional information.
• Some universities also consider using the Sessional Grade Point Average (SGPA is the average by the course) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA is the cumulative average). You can use the same method listed above to calculate these points. The main difference is that SGPA and CGPA will have more points and more credits will be added to the overall GPA grade point average.
• Most academic report cards and student transcripts have information about the semester, quarter, or GPA requirement. They also sometimes list cumulative GPA points.

What you need

• Recent score
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