AADSAS GPA Calculator
ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service — dental school GPA with dual grading views
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AADSAS course entry
Enter every graded course attempt, choose the dental-school subject classification, and compare the AADSAS plus/minus GPA with the rounded no-plus/minus version in real time.
AADSAS rules that affect your numbers
- AADSAS counts all repeated courses and does not replace the earlier grade.
- Quarter-hour courses are converted to semester hours using × 0.667.
- All institutions and failed grades remain in the GPA calculation.
- AADSAS reports GPA both with plus/minus grades and without plus/minus grades.
Enter Your Courses
Each row feeds the AADSAS overall, BCP, science, non-science, undergraduate, and graduate GPA estimates.
3 courses entered
Your estimated application GPA result is below
Results
AADSAS GPA Summary
Dental application GPA with plus/minus and rounded scale views.
Overall GPA
4.00
With plus/minus
Overall GPA
4.00
Without plus/minus
BCP GPA
4.00
No +/-: 4.00
Science GPA
4.00
No +/-: 4.00
Non-Sci GPA
0.00
No +/-: 0.00
About This AADSAS GPA Calculator
This AADSAS GPA calculator is built for dental school applicants who need to estimate the GPA views most often reviewed in D.D.S. and D.M.D. admissions: overall GPA, BCP GPA, science GPA, non-science GPA, undergraduate GPA, and graduate GPA. It also shows both AADSAS grading views, because AADSAS reports GPA with plus/minus grades and without plus/minus grades.
How to Use the AADSAS GPA Calculator
Follow these steps for an accurate AADSAS GPA result
1Enter Every Graded Course Attempt
Add every graded course from every college or university you attended. AADSAS includes initial and repeated coursework, so earlier attempts should stay in the calculation.
2Choose the Dental Application Subject Category
Classify each course as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Other Science, or Non-Science. Those subject choices determine whether the row counts toward AADSAS BCP GPA, science GPA, and non-science GPA.
3Set Academic Level and Credit System
Mark each course as Undergraduate, Post-Bacc, or Graduate and choose semester or quarter units. The calculator converts quarter hours into semester hours using the AADSAS 0.667 factor.
4Compare Both AADSAS Grade Views
AADSAS reports GPA both with plus/minus grading and without plus/minus grading. This page shows both views so you can see how rounding changes your overall and science-related numbers.
5Review Dental-School GPA Buckets Together
Use the result panel to compare overall GPA, BCP GPA, science GPA, non-science GPA, undergraduate GPA, and graduate GPA before you apply to dental school.
AADSAS Grade Conversion Scale
AADSAS reports GPA two ways: with plus/minus grades and with a rounded no-plus/minus scale.
With Plus/Minus Grades
Without Plus/Minus Grades
Why AADSAS Shows Two Overall GPA Values
AADSAS reports GPA in two grading views. The first keeps plus and minus grades, so values like B+ and A- stay distinct. The second removes plus and minus differences, so all A-range grades count as 4.0, all B-range grades count as 3.0, all C-range grades count as 2.0, and all D-range grades count as 1.0.
That is why the result card shows two overall GPA values. The plus/minus version is usually more precise, while the no-plus/minus version reflects the rounded view some dental schools may prefer when reviewing applicants.
AADSAS GPA Types Explained
Overall GPA
Includes all graded coursework from all institutions after credit standardization. This is the main AADSAS cumulative GPA most applicants compare first.
BCP GPA
Includes only Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This is one of the most important dental-school screening GPAs.
Science GPA
Includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Other Science coursework. It is broader than BCP.
Non-Science GPA
Includes coursework outside the science categories, such as writing, humanities, business, languages, and social sciences.
Undergraduate GPA
Includes undergraduate and post-baccalaureate coursework so you can isolate your pre-dental academic base.
Graduate GPA
Separates graduate-level work for applicants who completed a master’s or other advanced academic program.
How AADSAS Calculates GPA
1The Formula
AADSAS GPA = Σ (Semester-Standardized Credits × Grade Points)
Σ Semester-Standardized Credits
Quarter-hour courses are first converted into semester hours, then quality points are averaged inside each AADSAS GPA bucket.
2Key AADSAS Rules
- •All attempts count, including repeated coursework.
- •All institutions count, not just your current school.
- •Quarter hours are converted into semester hours using 0.667.
- •Failed courses stay in the calculation, even if your institution has grade forgiveness.
- •BCP and science are different, because Mathematics and Other Science count toward science GPA but not toward BCP GPA.
Example GPA Calculation - AADSAS GPA Calculator
See how GPA is computed step-by-step on the AADSAS Plus/Minus Scale
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Biology I | 4 | A | 4.00 | 16.00 |
| General Chemistry I | 4 | B+ | 3.33 | 13.32 |
| Physics I | 4 | A- | 3.67 | 14.68 |
| English Composition | 3 | B | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Total | 15 | 53.00 |
Calculation
GPA = 53.00 ÷ 15 = 3.53
Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA
Competitive AADSAS GPA Ranges
These ranges are approximate planning references based on typical dental-school expectations and are not official admissions cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about calculating GPA at AADSAS
Still have questions?
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