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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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.
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.