How to Calculate Your GPA (The Right Way)

A step-by-step mathematical guide to calculating unweighted and weighted GPAs, with examples.

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Study Habits That Guarantee a 4.0

Science-backed study techniques and time-management strategies used by top ivy league students.

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Understanding Weighted vs. Unweighted GPAs

Does your school use a 4.0, 4.3, or 5.0 scale? Learn how colleges recalculate your grades for admissions.

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Why Your GPA Matters

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of the most critical metrics used by high schools and universities to quantify your academic success. It plays a pivotal role in college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and even early career job applications.

We've developed these comprehensive guides to help you demystify the grading process. From understanding the difference between an unweighted 4.0 scale and a weighted 5.0 AP/IB scale, to learning how specific universities (like Harvard or Stanford) recalculate your grades during the admissions process, our resources are designed to give you a competitive edge.