Grades
Gap between weighted and unweighted GPA
The gap measures exactly what the bonus policy added. In the worked set it is 4.3 - 3.8 = 0.5, and it equals the lift from the bonus points.
The Formula
Gap = weighted GPA - unweighted GPA
The gap measures exactly what the bonus policy added. In the worked set it is 4.3 - 3.8 = 0.5, and it equals the lift from the bonus points.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Weighted GPA | points | Includes bonus points; 4.3 in the worked set. |
| U | Unweighted GPA | points | Plain grade points only; 3.8 for the same transcript. |
What Each Symbol Means
Wpoints
Weighted GPA
Includes bonus points; 4.3 in the worked set.
Upoints
Unweighted GPA
Plain grade points only; 3.8 for the same transcript.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate a weighted gpa page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate A Weighted GPA, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.