Welcome to our guide on how to calculate your Academic Performance Score (APS) when applying to study at the University of Johannesburg. Your APS is an important factor in your university application and can determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the degree program you want to study.
Determine your pass mark
Before you can begin calculating your APS score, you need to determine the minimum pass mark of the high school you attended. This can be found on your matric certificate. Different high schools have different pass marks depending on their level of difficulty. Some may have a pass mark of 30% while others may have a pass mark of 40%. Knowing your pass mark is crucial as it will help you calculate your APS score accurately.
Calculate your individual subject percentage
Your APS score is calculated based on the percentage score you achieved for each of your matric subjects. To calculate your individual subject percentage score, you need to add up your final exam mark and the marks you received for any internal assessments (such as projects or tests) for that subject. Divide the total by two to get your final subject percentage score.
Example:
If you received a final exam mark of 60% and a mark of 80% for internal assessments for mathematics:
60 + 80 = 140
140/2 = 70%
Convert your percentage to points
Once you have calculated your percentage score for each of your matric subjects, you need to convert these scores into points according to the APS point scale. This scale ranges from 1 to 7. You can find the APS point conversion table on the UJ website or by doing a quick search online.
Example:
If your final subject percentage score for mathematics is 70%, you will receive 5 APS points according to the APS point conversion scale.
Calculate your APS score
Once you have converted all of your matric subject percentage scores into APS points, simply add up all the points to calculate your final APS score. You can then use this score to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for your desired degree program.
Example:
If you received 5 APS points for mathematics, 6 APS points for English, and 4 APS points for Physical Sciences:
5 + 6 + 4 = 15
Your final APS score is 15.
Conclusion
Calculating your Academic Performance Score may seem complicated, but it's an important part of your university application process. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily calculate your APS score and determine if you meet the minimum requirements for your desired degree program at the University of Johannesburg.
