The math behind raising your GPA
If your current GPA is G over C credits, and you plan to take N more credits with a future-term GPA of F, your new cumulative will be:
new_cumulative = (G × C + F × N) / (C + N)
To solve for the future-term GPA you need to hit a target T:
F_needed = (T × (C + N) - G × C) / N
Reality check
The more credits you already have, the slower your GPA moves. If you have 90 credits at a 3.2 and want to graduate at 3.5 with 30 credits remaining, you need to average 4.4 in those 30 credits, which is impossible on a 4.0 scale. Always check the math against the ceiling before setting a goal.
The calculator above lets you experiment with target GPAs and remaining credits. Pro users can save scenarios as snapshots and compare paths over time.