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This tool is designed to mimic the GPA calculation rules used by GradCAS, the centralized application service for many U.S. graduate programs. It provides an accurate preview of how your academic record will be evaluated for graduate school admissions.
Step-by-Step Calculation:
- Grade Conversion: The calculator converts your letter grades into the official numeric grade-value (e.g., A=4.0, B=3.0, F=0.0).
- Quality Points: It multiplies the course credits by the grade-value to determine the "quality points" for each class.
- GPA Calculation: Your GPA is calculated by dividing your total quality points by your total attempted credits. The calculator excludes non-graded courses like Pass/Fail, Audited, or Withdrawn classes.
- Custom GPAs: The tool separates your GPA into different categories, including Cumulative GPA, Graduate-level GPA, and even GPA per institution if you have courses from multiple schools.
Note on Quarter Hours: If you have quarter hours, you must manually convert them to semester hours before entering them. The standard conversion is 1 quarter hour = 0.667 semester hours.
Your GPA is a key indicator of your academic productivity and readiness for the rigors of graduate school. Admissions committees use it to:
- Evaluate Performance: They often focus on your cumulative GPA and may also look at your performance specifically in graduate-level courses.
- Review Transcripts: Your GPA from each institution is often reviewed, especially if you have transferred or completed a post-baccalaureate program.
- Identify Patterns: This tool helps you identify academic strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to plan for improvements and confidently prepare your application materials.
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Q: What GPAs can this calculator estimate?
A: It calculates Cumulative GPA, Graduate-level GPA, and Institution-specific GPA if you attended multiple universities. -
Q: Do I need to convert quarter credits?
A: Yes. For simplicity and consistency, this tool assumes all credit hours are semester-based. If your courses are in quarter hours, you must manually convert them using the formula: 1 quarter hour = 0.667 semester hours. -
Q: Are non-graded courses included?
A: No. Any Pass/Fail, audited, or non-graded credits are excluded from the GPA calculation, just as they are in most official systems. -
Q: Why use this before applying?
A: It helps you estimate how graduate programs will view your GPA, plan academic improvements, and prepare your application documents ahead of time, giving you a competitive edge.
This table outlines the standard grade-to-quality-point conversion used by GradCAS and this calculator.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 3.3 | |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 2.3 | |
| C | 2.0 | Average |
| C- | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 1.3 | |
| D | 1.0 | Poor |
| D- | 0.7 | |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
| P/S | 0.0 | Pass/Satisfactory (Not included in GPA) |
| NP/U | 0.0 | No Pass/Unsatisfactory (Not included in GPA) |
| W | 0.0 | Withdrawal (Not included in GPA) |
This GPA calculator is an unofficial tool. Always refer to official GradCAS guidelines and the specific requirements of the programs you are applying to.