<p>So I went to a UC right out of high school. Long story short lasted a year earned only a 2.14 GPA had some D's. Ten years later I'm back in school at a CC. I've retaken all past classes because I didn't remember anything. I have a 4.0 currently with about 60 units at my CC. I'm now applying to Cal States. I have entered in on the application both of those averages for the respected schools GPA. How on earth though do I calculate the total cumulative GPA for it all? Do the retakes erase the D's? Or do they average? I was going to go ask my transfer center but they close early on Fridays and aren't open again till Monday. If anyone feels they know the answer with a high degree of certainty I'd love some help! I just want to get this done, it's been stressing me out having to go over my old terrible grades and past failures. </p>
<p>This is something you’d really need to clarify with admissions. You obviously need to include the fact that you were enrolled in a UC 10 years ago. Many schools will only seriously look at your recent performance. The fact that you’ve completed 60 units now and held a 4.0 shows that you’ve changed and found a new sense of motivation. They’re going to put a lot more weight on that fact than they are on your performance from 10 years ago. </p>
<p>Yah I entered my old school in and put it’s total GPA. Then on the same page at the bottom it wants a total GPA for everything. I guess only their admissions or hopefully my transfer center can tell me on Monday. I’m applying to 6 schools though. I wish there was a set way for each.</p>
<p>And yes, I’m a totally different student than 18 year old me. I just hope they all see it!</p>
<p>From your screen name, I gather that you were born in 1986. Same year as myself. I didn’t go to college right out of high school, but if I had it probably would have gone in a similar fashion as yourself. Now I’m 28 and in my third year at community college (transferring after this year). I’ve maintained a 4.0 and done a ton of honors credits, and I’m applying to some top schools. If I’d tried it at 18, I would have done horribly the first semester or two then dropped out. So I can relate to you in a way. </p>
<p>Calculating your cumulative GPA is just calculating your GPA.</p>
<p>However, definitely ask your transfer office and the target schools for clarity. </p>
<p>Total cumulative GPA is calculated by total number of credits and grades earned. Crate four columns: Column 1, list the letter grade for each class you’ve taken; Column 2, list the assigned point value assigned for letter grade received; Column 3, list the number of credits for each class; and Column 4, multiply Column 2 & 3.</p>
<p>Your table should look similar to this:</p>
<p>C1 C2 C3 C4
A 4.0 3 (English 101) = 4.0 x 3 = 12.0
B+ 3.3 3 (Calclus I) = 3.3 x 3 = 9.9
A- 3.7 3 (Speech) = 3.7 x 3 = 11.1</p>
<p>Sum columns C3 and C4: 9 and 33 respectively</p>
<p>Divide the sum from C4 by the sum from C3: 33/9 = 3.667 -> This is your cumulative GPA. </p>
<p>Here’s a useful site that will do it for you. Just enter the pertinent information. </p>
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<p>There’s a good chance that they may only want your recent GPA. It’s definitely a question that needs to be asked. </p>
<p>Coo,l thanks everyone. I’ll check with the transfer office on Monday to see exactly how I should calculate all of this. </p>
<p>What you have done 10 years ago will have little to do with your chances to get in a school today. As long as you get all As in the current years, you will be fine. Do not worry too much about how to calculate Gpa. </p>