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Grade point average
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a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system
grade point average
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Example
Her grade point average of 3.8 earned her a spot on the Dean's List for academic excellence.
The student's overall grade point average is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.
Maintaining a high grade point average is important for students applying to competitive graduate programs or scholarships.
Students may have their grade point averages recalculated if they repeat courses to improve their grades.
Universities often use a 4.0 scale to calculate grade point averages, with higher GPAs indicating better academic performance.
