The Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) requires applicants to calculate and report their Grade Point Average (GPA) in a specific manner. This calculation uses a standardized method to ensure consistency across all undergraduate institutions and transcripts. For example, grades are assigned numerical values (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.), and these values are weighted by credit hours to compute the final GPA submitted to medical and dental schools in Texas.
A standardized, accurate GPA calculation is critical for applicants. It provides medical and dental schools with a consistent metric to evaluate academic performance, allowing them to compare applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. This process promotes fairness and transparency in admissions decisions. Historically, variations in grading scales and GPA calculations across institutions presented challenges for admissions committees. The standardized calculation addresses this issue, streamlining the application review process.
