There are six g.p.a.’s listed on my transcript. How do I know which one to use on my college application?
Most CSUs and all UCs and most 4-year colleges use only college prep grades from sophomore and junior years to calculate the college application g.p.a. Some schools, such as CalPoly, use freshmen grades in college prep courses as well. Most transcripts will refer to the college prep g.p.a. as “Academic g.p.a” and break it down as a 9 – 12 or 10 – 12. For most colleges, use your Academic 10 – 12 g.p.a. for college application. College Planning Vocabulary ACT: American College Testing program, a college admissions test www.actstudent.org A-G: The specific courses from your high school that are required to be eligible for the University of California or the California State University. Each letter represents a specific subject area. The A-G course list must be formally approved by the UC prior to applying. AP: Advanced Placement courses, which are followed by exams that can earn college credit in high school Award Letter: A detailed offer of financial aid and scholarships sent to admitted
