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For (international) student-athletes, understanding the Grade-Point-Average system (GPA system) is crucial. The GPA is a number that shows the student's academic performance in the classroom. Universities, but also the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA use this number to determine a student's academic success.
This blog post will explain what a GPA is, how to calculate it, and how to convert your GPA from your home country.
A GPA is a numerical value that represents a student's academic performance. It is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for each class by the grade received, then adding up the total and dividing by the total number of credit hours.
GPAs are typically calculated on a scale of 0 to 4.0, with 4.0 being the highest possible grade.
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0 (Fail)
For example, if a student earns an A (=4) in a class worth 3 credit hours, that student would earn 12 points (3 x 4 = 12). If the student earned a B in a class worth 4 credit hours, that student would earn 8 points (4 x 2 = 8).
To calculate a student's GPA:
The total number of points earned / Total number of credit hours.
For example:
Course 1
Grade: A (=4)
Credit Hours: 3
Total points = 4 x 3 = 12
Course 2
Grade: C (=2)
Credit Hours: 4
Total points = 2 x 4 = 8 points
Total points = 20
Total credit hours = 7
GPA: 20/7 = 2.86
International students may have a different GPA scale from the one used in the United States. You can use online services that offer GPA conversion to convert your GPA from your home country.
Click here to understand how the NCAA calculates your GPA for your country. This is an extensive guide for each country.
Some examples of online GPA conversion services include WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), and SpanTran
These services can help you convert your GPA to the scale used in the United States, so you can present an accurate representation of your academic performance to potential colleges and universities
GPAs are an important factor in college admissions, especially for international students looking to play college sports. Also, the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA have minimum requirements for your GPA.
As an international student looking to play college sports in the United States, it's important to understand the GPA system and how to convert your GPA from your home country. At +31 Sports, we have the expertise to help you understand your GPA to find your college fit.
