The Complete History of the 4.0 GPA Scale
Learn how the 4.0 GPA scale was invented, how it standardized college admissions across the United States, and why it is so crucial today.
Are Your Grades Confidential?
Understand your rights under FERPA. Learn exactly who can see your high school and college grades, and how student privacy laws protect your academic records.
Can I Round Up My GPA?
Thinking about rounding a 3.49 to a 3.5 on your resume? Learn the strict rules of GPA rounding and when it can cost you a job or college acceptance.
Getting Into College Without a Solid High School GPA
Having a low high school GPA doesn't mean you can't go to college. Discover alternative admission paths, the power of community college, and how to offset bad grades.
GPA and Financial Aid: How Grades Affect Student Loans
Learn how your GPA affects federal financial aid, student loans, and scholarships. Understand Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to keep your funding.
GPA and First Jobs: Should It Be on Your Resume?
Do employers care about your college GPA? Learn when you should put your GPA on your resume and when leaving it off is the smarter career move.
What are Latin Honors?
Learn what Latin Honors mean on a diploma. Discover the GPA requirements for Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude.