A weighted GPA differs from an unweighted GPA in that it:

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B) Awards additional points for honors, AP, and IB courses, typically on a 5.0 scale, reflecting course rigor. Unweighted GPA: 4.0 scale, all courses equal. Weighted: extra points for advanced courses (AP/IB = 5.0 for A, Honors = 4.5). Colleges recalculate GPAs using their own scales. Course rigor (transcript) matters more than GPA number.

A weighted GPA differs from an unweighted GPA in that it:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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