Weighted vs Unweighted GPA

Unweighted GPA treats every A as 4.0. Weighted GPA first adds a difficulty bonus, so an A in an AP class is worth 5.0. Compare both instantly with the weighted GPA calculator.

Many colleges recalculate a consistent GPA — sometimes unweighted, sometimes using only core academic courses — so all applicants are compared on the same basis, then consider course rigor separately. Knowing both numbers helps.