fsw

I understand that UC counts up to 8 semester units in calculating the weighted UC GPA score. Do they use the first 8 semester units taken or the best 8 semester units in Grade 10 & 11? Anyone can shed more info would be much appreciated.

rider730

You get one 'grade point' for each of the eight courses. It has nothign to do with the grade you earned.

For example, if someone took only 2 AP classes, they would have the 'grade points' for all their classes increased by 2 before dividing by the number of classes. This generates the UC weighted GPA.

If someone took 16 AP classes, they would get the max of 8 'grade points' added. It wouldn't matter which they looked at. They take the unweighted grades from all your classes, add the 8 points, then divide by the number of classes.

fsw

Thanks rider730. It's definitely helpful to know. Cheers.

deepfriedeggroll

Yes, uc gpa is only calculated from from 10-11 year. Word of advice: take classes at your local community college over the summer to boost your GPA, if needed. They are counted as "advanced classes" and give a boost in your uc gpa. (btw you only get 8 semesters of weighted classes)

rider730

Some more important things to know. UC GPA only includes classes that qualify under their a-g classifications. PE, religion, etc do NOT count. 10-11 grade only. The minus and plus signs are dropped, so B-, B and B+ are all recorded as a B and assigned 3 points.

collegemom16

A-G classes or college classes taken the summer after your freshman, sophomore and junior year are all counted into your UC GPA. You get extra points for taking more A-G courses at most UC's.