A tool exists that enables students attending a specific higher education institution located in Michigan to project their academic standing numerically. This resource permits users to input anticipated or achieved grades in courses to obtain a grade point average. This average serves as a representation of a student’s overall academic performance at that institution.
Such a utility provides several benefits, including aiding in academic planning and goal setting. Students may utilize it to determine the grade levels necessary to achieve a desired GPA or to assess the impact of current grades on their cumulative average. The availability of such resources stems from the need to equip students with instruments that encourage self-monitoring and proactive management of their academic careers. Historically, these calculations were performed manually; the modern iteration offers a streamlined, efficient method.