1. What is Weighted GPA?

Weighted GPA is a calculation that accounts for the difficulty level of courses by assigning higher point values to grades earned in more challenging classes (like Honors or AP courses).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the weighted GPA formula:

Where:

• Weighted Grade Points — Sum of all grade points adjusted for course difficulty
• Total Credits — Sum of all course credits attempted

Explanation: The equation divides the total weighted grade points by the total credits to determine the average performance across all courses.

3. Importance of Weighted GPA

Details: Weighted GPA is important for college admissions as it demonstrates a student's willingness to take challenging courses and their performance in those courses.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total weighted grade points (sum of all grade points adjusted for course difficulty) and total credits. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is weighted GPA different from unweighted GPA?
A: Weighted GPA accounts for course difficulty (giving extra points for honors/AP courses), while unweighted GPA treats all courses equally.

Q2: What is a good weighted GPA?
A: This varies by school, but typically 4.0+ is good, 4.5+ is excellent, with top students often achieving 5.0+ in weighted systems.

Q3: Do all schools use weighted GPA?
A: No, policies vary by school district. Some use weighted, some unweighted, and some report both.

Q4: How do colleges view weighted GPA?
A: Most colleges consider both weighted and unweighted GPAs, and many recalculate GPAs according to their own formulas.

Q5: Can weighted GPA be higher than 4.0?
A: Yes, in weighted systems, honors/AP courses often allow GPAs up to 5.0 for an A grade.