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Grade guides

Plain-English explanations of how grades, GPA, curves, and finals actually work.

How to calculate your final grade

The formula, with an example

How weighted grades work

Why some work counts more

How GPA is calculated

Credits, points, and the math

What Do I Need on My Final to Pass?

The minimum score you need, with a lookup table

How Grading Curves Work

Five common curves and what each does to your score

How a Dropped Lowest Grade Changes Your Average

Why one dropped quiz can move your grade more than you think

How Much Can One Class Change Your GPA?

How far one A or F really moves your GPA