Difference between revisions of "Grade Point Average"
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| − | The | + | The '''Grade Point Average''', more often known as its abbreviation, '''GPA''', is a number from 0 to 4.33 summarizing a student's grades. The number is calculated by multiplying your numerical grade (0-4.33) in a class by the point value of that class, and then dividing the sum of these products by the total number of points taken. Grades of "Pass" do not count in the GPA. |
You need at least a 2.0 to be in good academic standing. If your GPA is below 2.0, you will be placed on [[Academic Probation]]. | You need at least a 2.0 to be in good academic standing. If your GPA is below 2.0, you will be placed on [[Academic Probation]]. | ||
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Any GPA below 3.0 is generally cause for concern, and probably means that you are an engineer, or you need to take easier classes. | Any GPA below 3.0 is generally cause for concern, and probably means that you are an engineer, or you need to take easier classes. | ||
| − | You can help your GPA by reading [http://www.culpa.info CULPA] before registering for classes. Make sure all of your [[Core]] classes have easy professors. That translates to at least 36 points of easy As. | + | You can help your GPA by reading [http://www.culpa.info CULPA] before registering for classes. Make sure all of your [[Core]] classes have easy professors. That translates to at least 36 points of easy As. |
| − | [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/docs/students/grades/calculating-gpa.html Calculating GPA] | + | == External links == |
| + | * [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/registrar/docs/students/grades/calculating-gpa.html Calculating GPA] | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 19 May 2007
The Grade Point Average, more often known as its abbreviation, GPA, is a number from 0 to 4.33 summarizing a student's grades. The number is calculated by multiplying your numerical grade (0-4.33) in a class by the point value of that class, and then dividing the sum of these products by the total number of points taken. Grades of "Pass" do not count in the GPA.
You need at least a 2.0 to be in good academic standing. If your GPA is below 2.0, you will be placed on Academic Probation.
Any GPA below 3.0 is generally cause for concern, and probably means that you are an engineer, or you need to take easier classes.
You can help your GPA by reading CULPA before registering for classes. Make sure all of your Core classes have easy professors. That translates to at least 36 points of easy As.
