University of California Gpa Calculator

UC System Weighted GPA Calculation:

\[ \text{UC GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Weighted Grade Points})}{\sum (\text{Academic Units})} \]

Number of A-G Courses:

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Number of Honors/AP/IB Courses:

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Total Grade Points:

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UC Weighted GPA (4.0 scale):

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1. What is UC GPA?

The University of California (UC) GPA is a weighted calculation that includes extra points for honors-level courses taken in the A-G subject areas. It's used for UC admissions evaluation.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the UC GPA formula:

\[ \text{UC GPA} = \frac{\text{Total Grade Points} + \text{Honors Points (max 8)}}{\text{Number of A-G Courses}} \]

Where:

Grade Points — A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 (unweighted)
Honors Points — 1 extra point per honors/AP/IB course (max 8 semesters)
A-G Courses — UC-approved college prep courses

Explanation: The UC system recalculates your GPA using only A-G courses taken in 10th and 11th grades, with extra points for honors courses.

3. Importance of UC GPA

Details: UC GPA is crucial for admissions decisions and scholarship consideration. It determines eligibility under UC's statewide and local guarantee programs.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total A-G courses, number of honors/AP/IB courses, and total unweighted grade points. The calculator will add honors points and compute your UC GPA.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many honors points can I get?
A: Maximum of 8 semesters of honors points (equivalent to 4 year-long courses).

Q2: What's a good UC GPA?
A: Competitive applicants typically have UC GPAs above 3.7 (weighted). The average admitted GPA varies by campus.

Q3: Do all honors courses count?
A: Only UC-approved honors courses count for extra points (typically AP, IB, and designated honors courses).

Q4: What grades are included?
A: Only 10th and 11th grade A-G courses are used in the calculation.

Q5: How does this differ from regular GPA?
A: UC GPA excludes non-A-G courses, has a maximum of 8 honors points, and uses only 10th-11th grades.