Understand This UC GPA Planner
A UC grade average is not the same as a school transcript average. It focuses on approved academic courses. This calculator follows the RogerHub style. It asks for semester counts, not every course name. That keeps entry fast and easy.
What The Result Means
The unweighted result uses only grade points. An A earns four points. A B earns three points. A C earns two points. A D earns one point. An F earns zero points. Plus and minus signs are ignored. The uncapped weighted result adds every honors point you enter. The capped weighted result limits the bonus. That capped number is the most searched figure.
Why Honors Caps Matter
UC style weighting rewards approved honors, AP, IB, and college courses. Yet the capped figure does not add unlimited bonus points. This tool applies a maximum of eight capped honors semesters. It also limits tenth grade honors credit to four semesters. These checks help prevent an inflated estimate. They also make the output easier to compare.
Planning With The Calculator
Use the current grade fields for completed classes. Add only qualifying academic semesters. Then enter eligible honors semesters by year. If you are planning future classes, use the projection fields. The projected result is only a planning guide. It is not an admission decision.
Smart Review Tips
Check each input before trusting the result. Count both semesters of a yearlong course when needed. Do not include physical education or nonacademic electives. Use the notes box for counselor reminders. Download the CSV for spreadsheets. Download the PDF for a clean record. Recalculate after grades change. Small count errors can shift the final average.
Good Data Habits
Start with a printed transcript or verified portal view. Mark only the courses that belong in the academic subject list. Separate tenth grade, eleventh grade, and summer work before entering honors values. This step reduces double counting. It makes the capped bonus easier to audit.
Limits And Care
A calculator gives an estimate, not a promise. Schools may report courses in different ways. Campuses may review grades with many other factors. Use this page as a planning aid. For official advice, compare entries with admission guidance and counselor notes.