GPA Planner
Current GPA, credits done, target, and this term's load: see exactly what the semester demands.
Standard 4.0 scale with credit-weighted averaging. Repeated-course and grade-replacement policies vary by school and aren't modeled.
Plan in week one, not finals week
The projection ladder is the planning tool: it shows where every realistic term lands your cumulative, so you can pick courses and study time with the end number in mind. If you're defending a scholarship cutoff, know your must-hit term GPA before the add/drop deadline. That's when you can still trade a risky course for a safer one.
Working the numbers? GPA calculator · What do I need on my final?
Common questions
How do I calculate what GPA I need this semester?
Multiply your target GPA by your total credits after this term, subtract your current GPA times the credits you've completed, and divide by this term's credits. A 3.2 over 60 credits needs a 3.7 term across 15 credits to reach a 3.3 cumulative. This planner does the math instantly.
Why is it so hard to raise my GPA late in college?
Leverage. At 15 credits against 90 completed, one term is only 14% of your GPA. Even a perfect 4.0 barely moves it a tenth of a point. The same term freshman year was half your GPA. Raise early, protect late.
The planner says my target isn't reachable this term. Now what?
It shows how many credits of straight A's the target actually takes, so you can set a multi-term plan. Also check whether your school offers grade replacement for retaken courses. That moves a GPA faster than new credits and isn't modeled here.
What GPA do scholarships require?
Renewals commonly sit at 2.75-3.0, merit awards at 3.5+. This planner is built for those cutoffs: knowing in week one that you need a 3.4 term beats finding out in finals week.
Do W's and pass/fail classes affect my GPA?
Usually not. Withdrawals and pass/fail credits typically don't enter GPA math (only credits attempted for a letter grade do). They can affect financial aid's completion-rate requirements though, so don't treat W's as free.