GPA Definitions
What does GPA measure?
The average of all your grades in school, including core and non-core subjects
What does GPA mean?
Grade Point Average
If a student has a C average what is their GPA?
2.0
What are colleges looking at?
Sophomore and junior year grades, extra curriculars, volunteer work, legacy, and how balanced you are throughout high school.They will also ask for a final transcript to review your senior year grades before you are officially admitted.
How many classes, on average, do you take in high school each semester?
Seven
What does it mean to "protect" your GPA?
Protecting your GPA means to take less challenging courses in order to maintain a high GPA. Colleges do not look favorably on this!
A student received 3 A's, 4 B's, 2 C, and 1 D. What's their GPA?
2.9 GPA
If your GPA was 2.0 1st semester and 3.0 second semester, what is your cumulative GPA?
2.5
How many honors/AP points can you use your sophomore year?
4 points
If you receive one F in an English class in 9th grade, what happens?
You continue on to tenth grade classes, as long as you still have enough credits to be considered a sophmore but you are expected to take online or summer school to make up that failed class.
GPA is a letter system. True or False?
False! Letter grades are converted to numbers.
How do AP and Honors classes affect your GPA?
honors and AP classes both are more heavily weighted compared to regular classes. While honors courses usually add 0.5 points to your GPA, AP classes often add 1 point.
A student received all A's whats their GPA?
4.0
What is the minimum GPA you need to apply to a University?
Any GPA can be accepted into college. However colleges like 3.0 and above.
What classes are required to graduate Avondale?
4 English, 4 Math, 4 electives, 3 science, 3 social studies, 2 world language, 1 health and physical education, 1 CTE credit, and 1 applied arts.
What is a class rank?
Class rank refers to the order of your GPA compared to the other people in your graduating class. For example, #1 refers to the person with the highest GPA in the entire class of 2027.
How many credits needed to graduate?
23
If a student takes 7 Regular classes and received all B's and C's whats their GPA?
2.5
What is the difference between a public and a private University? Hint: neither is necessarily free
A public university receives some funding from the state government. A private university gets its money from tuition, fundraising, and other private sources.
How many credits should you end your freshman year with?
0-4.875 Credits
What is cumulative GPA?
Average of students grades for ALL semesters or years completed.
What is the highest GPA you can get while taking regular classes?
the highest GPA you can earn is 4.0.
A student received three 'B's, three 'C's, and an F. The 'C' are in Honors' classes, the 'B's are in Regular classes, and the 'F' is in PE. What is the student's GPA?
3.0 GPA.
Name five components of a complete college application.
1. High School transcript 2. ACT or SAT scores 3. Personal statement 4. Letters of recommendation 5. Application form 6. Application fee or waiver 7. Resume (if applicable)
Realistically does your high school grades matter?
Realistically your letter/number grades only matter if you plan on going to university after school. If not 2 years of community college is a smart financial decision and theres also learning a trade!