A tool designed for students at the University at Buffalo (UB), this application facilitates the projection of academic standing. It typically requires inputting current grades for coursework and their respective weighting within a course. An example would be entering an 85% for assignments worth 20% of the final grade, a 92% for a midterm worth 30%, and then estimating the grade needed on the final exam (worth 50%) to achieve a desired overall course grade.
Such applications provide valuable support for academic planning and performance monitoring. They allow students to understand the potential impact of upcoming assessments on their overall grades, enabling proactive adjustment of study habits and engagement with course material. This forward-looking approach can contribute significantly to improved academic outcomes and reduced stress associated with uncertainty about final grades. Historically, students relied on manual calculations; however, digital tools now offer faster, more convenient, and often more accurate projections.