1. What is Weighted GPA?

Weighted GPA is a grading system that takes into account the difficulty level of courses by assigning higher point values to more challenging classes (like honors or AP courses). Unlike unweighted GPA, which uses a standard 4.0 scale, weighted GPA often goes up to 5.0.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the weighted GPA formula:

Where:

• Grade Points — Numerical value assigned to each letter grade
• Credits — Credit hours or weight assigned to each course

3. Importance of Weighted GPA

Details: Weighted GPA is important for college admissions as it shows a student's performance in challenging courses. Many high schools use it to rank students and determine class standing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Add all your courses, select the appropriate grade for each, and enter the credit value. You can add or remove courses as needed. The calculator will compute your cumulative weighted GPA.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
A: Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale where an A is always 4.0. Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors/AP courses (often up to 5.0).

Q2: Do all colleges use weighted GPA?
A: Most colleges will recalculate GPAs according to their own standards, but they do consider course rigor which weighted GPA reflects.

Q3: What is a good weighted GPA?
A: This varies by school, but generally 4.0+ is excellent, 3.5-3.9 is very good, and 3.0-3.4 is good.

Q4: How are AP/IB courses weighted?
A: Typically, AP/IB courses get an extra 1.0 point (so an A would be 5.0 instead of 4.0), but this varies by school.

Q5: Can I calculate semester and cumulative GPA?
A: Yes, just enter the courses for the specific time period you want to calculate.