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This excerpt from a high school academic guide explains the concept of weighted GPAs, which are used by many high schools to calculate a student's academic performance while factoring in the difficulty of their courses. The guide defines both weighted and unweighted GPAs, explaining how they are calculated and what they signify. It also discusses why schools use weighted GPAs, how colleges view them, and strategies for improving one's weighted GPA. The guide specifically highlights how weighted GPAs can impact college applications and scholarship opportunities by demonstrating a student's academic rigor and potential for success in college.
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