What is the gap between my grade now and my projected grade?

Enter your completed work and your assumptions for what remains. This shows both numbers side by side so you can see exactly how much of your projection is real versus assumed.

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How we calculated this

Current is the weighted aggregate of completed work only, divided by completed weight; projected adds your assumed future work into the same calculation. Using the example values above, current is 80% (60% weight at 80%, normalized to itself); projected, adding 40% weight at an assumed 90%, becomes 84%.

Limitations

The projected figure is only as good as your assumption about future work; it is not a prediction this site is making independently. Current always reflects only what has actually been graded.

Common mistakes

A common error is quoting the projected figure to someone (an advisor, a scholarship form) as if it were your official current grade. The two numbers answer different questions on purpose; only the current figure reflects graded work, and mixing them up in a context that expects an official number can cause real confusion.

Frequently asked

Which number should I trust more?: Current is a fact; projected is a scenario. Use projected for planning, and recheck it whenever a real score changes your assumption.
What if I have more than one remaining piece of work?: Combine them into a single assumed weight and score for this quick comparison, or use Can I Reach My Target Grade to enter each piece separately.
Why does current use a different denominator than projected?: Current divides only by the weight of graded work, so it reflects your standing on what actually happened; projected divides by the full weight including your assumptions, which is why the two numbers can differ even before any new grade arrives.
Should I report the projected grade on a resume or application?: No; report your current, officially graded standing unless a form specifically asks for an in-progress estimate and says so.
Can current and projected ever be equal?: Yes, if every category is already graded, since there is nothing left to assume; in that case both figures reduce to the same weighted aggregate.
Why might projected be lower than current?: If your assumed future score is below your current standing, the projection reflects that honestly rather than assuming things will improve.

Next decision

To compare your projection directly against a specific target, see Can I Reach My Target Grade.