How to calculate GPA for UCs and Common App using both high school and external courses

Yeah, that’s correct. If the AP course isn’t on your school’s A-G list, it won’t count towards the UC GPA. But you can still list it on the UC app as an ‘Outside Course’ and on the Common App under ‘Other Courses’. Make sure to include the institute’s name, course title, and grade. It’s still worth including, as colleges will consider it in their review!