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How are GPAs calculated in CollegeVine's Transcript Reader?

Information about CollegeVine's GPA calculation for university admissions staff using the AI document processing product.

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Reference of current GPA columns

How GPA Calculation Works

Every GPA calculation follows a consistent 4-step process:

  1. Select included courses - The course selector determines which courses from a student’s transcript are included in the GPA calculation (e.g., all courses, academic courses only, or academic plus AP/IB courses)

  2. Determine GPA formula - Choose between different GPA scales:

    • 4-point scale: Traditional 0-4.0 GPAs

    • Percentage scale: 0-100 percentage-based GPA system

    • Specialized formula: Custom systems like Grassfield (percentage with credit bonuses) or Peachleaf (unweighted course averaging)

  3. Configure formula - Apply specific mapping and weighting configurations:

    • Letter grade mapping: Convert letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) to numerical values

    • Percentage grade mapping: Convert percentage grades to scale points using thresholds

    • Course specific weightings: Add bonus points for advanced courses (AP, IB, Honors, etc.)

  4. Calculate GPA - Process all selected courses according to the calculator's methodology

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