GradePadGuides
Plain-English explanations of how grades and GPAs are calculated.
How to Calculate Your GPA (Step-by-Step, With Examples)Learn exactly how a credit-weighted GPA is calculated on the 4.0 scale, how plus and minus grades work, and the most common mistakes students make.How to Calculate a Weighted Grade in Any ClassA practical guide to category-weighted grades: reading a syllabus, converting scores, handling missing categories and checking your teacher's math.How to Raise Your GPA: The Math and the HabitsWhy some GPAs move quickly and others barely budge, how to calculate the grades you need, and practical habits that help improve your grades.Weighted vs Unweighted GPA: What's the Difference?A clear explanation of weighted and unweighted GPA, how honors and AP bonus points work, and how colleges actually look at each number.What Do I Need on My Final? How to Calculate It and Plan Your StudyingThe formula for the final exam score you need, worked examples, and practical advice for using the result to study smarter.