GPA vs CGPAReviewed
Weighted vs Unweighted GPA
Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 and ignores course difficulty. Weighted GPA can reach 5.0 by adding points for honors, AP, and IB classes.
Jul 29, 20269 min read
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Amina Rahman
Senior Academic Advisor- M.Ed. Higher Education
Amina Rahman is a senior academic advisor focused on international admissions, GPA interpretation, and study-abroad planning. Her GradeAtlas guides translate grading policy into plain-language decisions students can use before applying, converting transcripts, or planning their next semester.
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GPA Conversion GuidesReviewed
What Is a Good GPA?
A good GPA in 2026 is 3.5+ unweighted in high school and 3.0+ in college, but the right number depends on your goal.
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A complete CGPA guide for students. Learn what CGPA is, how it's calculated, what is a good CGPA, and how grading systems differ worldwide.
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