Unweighted GPA vs Weighted GPA

[Ahleshia]

Anybody have the answer to this question. Most Universities accept Unweight GPA because the weighted GPA is inflated by AP classes and more, but a student should take rigors course load to have a high Unweight GPA. My kid took all college prep classes and a couple of honors and 1 AP class. his unweight is 3.6 and weighted is 3.3, which one does the Coast Guard Academy accept?

 

[Freda'sMom]

Q: In the application process, does the Coast Guard Academy take into consideration differences among various high schools' academic programs, the distinction between weighted and unweighted courses, or class rank?

A: Yes, to all of the above. The USCGA's Admissions officers and members of the Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board (CCEB) understand that grading standards and courses-of-study can differ from one school to another. It is critical that guidance offices include a school profile with the high school transcript so we can better understand the programs and grading at each school.

http://www.cga.edu/admissions2.aspx?id=99