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The video emphasizes the importance of calculating a Casper GPA, which differs from a college transcript GPA, encompassing grades from various academic levels. Steps include converting grades to a 4.0 scale, calculating quality points, and dividing total points by credits. Understanding what constitutes a science course for Caspa applications is crucial, with online GPA calculators recommended. Accurate GPA estimations are advised to meet program requirements and avoid application surprises.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of calculating your Casper GPA, which can differ from your college transcript GPA, especially if you’ve taken courses outside of college. The Casper GPA includes grades from all classes (undergraduate, postgraduate, Masters) and averages them into one overall GPA, as well as an overall science GPA. Not knowing your GPA beforehand could lead you to fall below the minimum requirement for a program. The step-by-step process involves converting letter grades to numerical values on a 4.0 scale, multiplying by credit hours, calculating quality points, and then dividing total points by total credits for your Casper GPA. It is recommended to refer to Caspa’s website for detailed instructions on this calculation.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding what counts as a science course for Caspa applications. They mention a course subjects list that outlines science and non-science classes. The speaker recommends using online Caspa GPA calculators to accurately calculate GPAs for multiple programs. Additionally, they explain the process of calculating GPA for individual courses and overall GPA using quality points and credits. It is emphasized to know what GPA values your program focuses on (overall, science, or prerequisites) and to be prepared with accurate estimates to avoid surprises during the application cycle.