Graduate application - GPA inconsistencies?

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<p>Hey all, I have a quick question about reporting my GPA on graduate school applications. I am concerned that my self-reported GPA might not match the one on my official transcript because I don't know if my most recent grades have been included yet (registrar says it takes 3-6 weeks for the transcript to be updated). Should I just report my GPA before my last quarter grades (even though it's higher now?).</p>

<p>Also, in case others have applied to UCLA, I noticed on their online application it asked for Jr/Sr GPA. After I submitted that app they requested I fill out an additional form for the EE program, and it asks simply for "GPA." There's a significant difference between my cumulative GPA and Jr/Sr GPA.... so I'm at a loss for what to fill out here. I don't want there to be some inconsistency in my application.</p>

<p>Thanks for any help.</p>

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<p>Options:

  1. Call and get a better answer from the registrar. Some schools ask for midyear grades so they should know when fall grades start appearing on the transcript.</p>

<p>or</p>

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<li>Fill in what you want and then include a sentence in the “optional/additional info” section telling them what you did. </li>
</ol>

<p>As for the EE form, generally when programs ask for GPA they mean your GPA from the entire 4 years, but when it doubt, you can always call them up and ask…</p>