How to calculate unweighted GPA?

rider730
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:35:56 +0000

it is not totally defined, but you can start with the UC application process GPA rules - take your a-g category classes, take the letter grade ignoring + or -, or whatever is done with grades from your HS’s scheme, multiplying the 2 3 or 4 times the units and dividing the sum of those points by the sum of the units.

However, if it is better to consider all your classes, or to include + and - in the grading, make that case instead.

Since the conditions don’t define this, as long as you make a reasonable case, no problems.

Finally, keep in mind that this condition is put in place to stop people from blatantly ignoring studies in senior year after they get admitted. Someone who comes close because of one class is treated differently than someone who has an across the board drop of grades. If it does happen that your GPA comes in below 3.0, contact admissions and make your case. I would be highly surprised if they didn’t waive the condition and welcome you to Cal.