Definition: GPA is your average grade computed across all the courses you have taken. Course grades of A through F are converted to scores ranging from 4.0 (A) to 0 (F). The resulting mean ranges from 0-4 and is based on your entire academic record.
What is a Grade Point Average (GPA)?
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