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Most employers and internship programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Elite companies (investment banking, consulting, tech giants) typically require 3.5 or higher. If your GPA is below 3.0, focus on building strong work experience and relevant projects instead.
Include your GPA if it's 3.0 or higher AND you're a recent graduate with less than 3 years of work experience. Once you have 2+ years of professional experience, remove GPA from your resume. Never include a GPA below 3.0 - it's better to leave it off entirely.
Yes, if your major GPA is significantly higher than cumulative and it's relevant to the job. Always label it clearly (e.g., 'Major GPA: 3.7/4.0'). You can list both if space allows. Never list only major GPA without specifying - employers will assume it's cumulative and may see it as dishonest.
GPA is calculated by converting letter grades to grade points (A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, etc.), multiplying each by credit hours, then dividing total grade points by total credits. For example: (4.0×3 credits + 3.0×3 credits) ÷ 6 credits = 3.5 GPA.
Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale where an A is always 4.0 (what this calculator uses). Weighted GPA gives extra points for AP/honors courses - typically +0.5 for honors, +1.0 for AP, making the scale go up to 5.0. Most colleges recalculate using their own system.
Yes! First convert percentages to letter grades: 93-100%=A, 90-92%=A-, 87-89%=B+, 83-86%=B, 80-82%=B-, 77-79%=C+, 73-76%=C, 70-72%=C-, 67-69%=D+, 63-66%=D, 60-62%=D-, below 60%=F. Then use this calculator with the letter grades.
No, pass/fail (P/F) courses typically don't affect your GPA calculation. A 'P' grade earns you credits toward graduation but doesn't raise or lower your GPA. However, a failing grade (F) usually counts as 0.0 in your GPA. Check your school's specific P/F policy.
Retake policies vary by school. Some schools replace the old grade entirely (only new grade counts). Others average both grades. Many allow grade replacement within a certain credit limit (e.g., 12 credits). Both grades usually appear on your transcript. Check your college's specific retake policy.