The Albert Team

Weighted GPA vs. unweighted GPA. It’s a debate as old as time itself.

Well, it’s not really. But, if your school reports grade point averages on both of these scales, figuring out which one is more important for college can be quite confusing. But you don’t need to worry, because we are here to help!

We will walk you through the ins and outs of weighted and unweighted GPAs. By the time you are finished reading this blog, you’ll know what each one means, how it is calculated, and which one looks better on a college application. We’ll even walk you through the policies of a few specific schools, so even if the ones we chose aren’t on your list of favorites, you’ll know what to look for when you do your own research.

Have you ever wondered, “What is a GPA?” Maybe you already know that it stands for grade point average, but you have no idea how your school calculates them. Or maybe you’ve heard all about weighted and unweighted GPA scales from your older classmates and teachers but trying to understand them makes you want to scream and tear out your hair?

You definitely shouldn’t go to that extreme, because we’ve all totally been there before and have lived to tell the tale. This article will walk you through the answers to each of these questions, as well as provide you with the best advice on how to tackle the tricky answers.