Learning guide
GPA vs. Weighted GPA
Unweighted GPA averages grade points with credit weighting. Weighted GPA adds extra points for qualifying courses according to the school’s own system.
Method
- Find the school grade-point value for each course.
- Record course credits.
- For weighted GPA, add only the extra weight your school uses.
- Compute credit-weighted quality points.
Worked example
Two 3-credit courses at 4.0 and 3.0 produce 3.5 unweighted GPA.
If the first course receives +1.0 weighting, the weighted GPA rises.
Notes
- There is no universal weighted scale.
- Admissions offices may recalculate GPA.
- Use official transcript rules when accuracy matters.