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Extra CreditCalculator

Calculate how much extra credit will boost your final grade. Determine if pursuing extra credit assignments is worth your time and effort.

Extra Credit Impact

Extra Credit Analysis

New Grade81.9%
Grade Boost+3.9%

Impact Analysis

Original Grade78%
Raw Extra Points50 pts
Applied Extra Credit5% max
Letter Grade ChangeC+ to B-
Worth Pursuing?Yes

Extra Credit Tips

  • Check syllabus for caps (usually 3-5%)
  • Prioritize when near grade boundary
  • Some instructors don't offer it
  • May only help if below passing

When to Pursue

  • Within 5% of next letter grade
  • Currently failing the course
  • Close to scholarship cutoff
  • Need to maintain GPA

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