Other universities and other rules await foreign applicants abroad . The United States was no exception: for admission to American universities it will be necessary to provide specific information, the average mark of a certificate or diploma.
GPA: quick reference
| Appointment | An average mark will be required both for admission to US universities for academic programs, and for employment in the States |
| Grading system | Highest score - 4.0 |
| Requirements | Schools set a lower threshold for average mark and other requirements |
| What to consider? | Grades for items and hours |
| What not to consider? | Offsets and Coursework |
| Weighted GPA
| The average score that takes into account the complexity of objects and their depth |
| Unweighted GPA | The score for each item is the same weight. |
| Low GPA | It is impossible to change the average score, but you can focus on something else: an essay, a motivation letter, recommendations and the results of international exams. |
How to calculate GPA
| Record grades in subjects and hours |
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| We transfer estimates to the American system |
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| Multiply estimates by the number of hours |
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| Add up the results | 1) We consider the sum of the estimates taking into account the hours 400 + 600 + 280 + 160 + 200 = 1644 2) Add up the total number of hours in all subjects 100 + 200 + 70 + 80 + 50 = 500 |
| Divide the amount of ratings based on hours by the total number of hours | 1644/500 = 3.3 |
| GPA amounted to | 3.3 |
Transcript: what should be considered?
- What is it?
Statement that takes into account performance, courses taken, duration.
- Where to get it?
The official transcript is drawn up by the school or university administration.
- What to reflect in the transcript?
- To enter the bachelor's program: information for grades 9-11
- To enroll in a magistracy: information about subjects studied in undergraduate studies.
- How to do it yourself?
- Schoolchildren: write final grades and the number of hours in subjects for grades 9-11.
- For students: reflect information in the test book.
- Other requirements
- Translate to English
- Officially certify
- Add an explanatory note on the rating system in your country
- Seal in an envelope
- Stamp university
- Ask the dean or director to sign
- On the envelope write the address of the university or school.
