If you are thinking about continuing your education in the USA, then your GPA is a very important number to keep an eye on.
What is a GPA and how do I calculate it?
GPA stands for “grade point average” and it is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement in the USA on a scale from 0 to 4.0, with a 4.0 as the highest. GPA is a significant measure of academic success and is a big factor in college admissions, scholarship eligibility, athletic eligibility, and more. For the 4.0 scale, an A equals 4.0 and an F is 0. Grading scales can also be weighted, adding additional points for Advanced Placement or honors courses. This is why GPA’s can often be higher than a 4.0 scale, but make sure to check the university admission requirements. It depends on your country’s grading system how you can convert your GPA to the US system. We will be happy to assist you with this
What GPA is necessary to get admitted into an American university?
The minimum GPA requirement to study in the USA varies depending on the academic ranking of the university, but a 2.0 GPA is typically the lowest you will find. To be a competitive candidate at most American institutions, we recommend maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA — and making it at least 3.5 if you’re looking for admission into prestigious universities. That is not to say that if you don’t have a high GPA, you won’t get accepted into an American institution. Your grade point average is only one part of the criteria that you will be measured on, standardized test scores (and other factors) will also be used to determine your eligibility. So if you lack in one area (i.e. low standardized test scores) but make up for it in another, such as maintaining a consistently high GPA, it can help mitigate any negative aspects of your candidacy.
How does my GPA affect me as a student-athlete?
Your GPA is not only important in helping you gain admission into U.S. colleges and universities, but it’s also important to determine your eligibility to play your sport. Every athletic division has its own academic requirements in order to be eligible. Once you are in college, your GPA will still be important. If you are unable to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA over the course of a semester, you will be placed on academic probation and will not be able to play for that semester. Failure to keep your GPA to above 2.0 can lead to the termination of your scholarship contract at the end of the school year.
Wondering about what your GPA converted to the US system is? Feel free to reach out and we will calculate it for you.
