1. What is the GPA Calculator?

This calculator helps students project their new GPA after adding new course grades to their existing academic record. It accounts for both current GPA and credits when calculating the new cumulative GPA.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard GPA formula:

Where:

• \( current\_GPA \) — Your current cumulative GPA
• \( credits \) — Total credits earned so far
• \( new\_grade\_points \) — Sum of (grade × credits) for new courses
• \( total\_credits \) — Current credits + new credits

Explanation: The calculation weights both your existing and new grades by their credit values to determine the new cumulative average.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, graduate school applications, and some employment opportunities. Accurate projections help with academic planning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current GPA (0-4.0 scale), total credits completed, then list your new grades and corresponding credits as comma-separated values.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my school uses a different GPA scale?
A: This calculator assumes a 4.0 scale. For other scales, convert your grades first or adjust the results proportionally.

Q2: How do I enter multiple new courses?
A: Enter grades and credits as comma-separated lists (e.g., "3.5,4.0" and "3,4" for two courses).

Q3: Does this account for pass/fail courses?
A: No, this calculator only works for graded courses. Pass/fail courses typically don't affect GPA.

Q4: What about repeated courses?
A: Check your school's policy. Some replace old grades, while others average both attempts.

Q5: How accurate is this projection?
A: It's mathematically precise for the inputs provided, but assumes all entered information is correct.