Welcome to my latest blog post, where I will walk you through the process of calculating your APS score at UNISA. For those of you who are not familiar with it, APS stands for Admission Points Score. This score is used by UNISA to determine whether a prospective student is eligible for admission to their desired program.
What is APS?
As mentioned earlier, APS stands for Admission Points Score. It is a system used by UNISA and other universities in South Africa to determine whether a student is eligible for admission to their desired program. The APS score takes into account the combination of subjects taken by a student and their resulting grades.
How is APS calculated?
The APS score is calculated based on a student's performance in six subjects, four of which must be the subjects considered as "designated subjects." These are subjects that are considered essential for the program that the student is applying for. The designated subjects will vary depending on the program that the student is applying for.
The APS score is calculated by assigning point values to each subject taken by the student. The point values are based on the level of achievement (percentage score) earned by the student in each subject. The point values range from 1 to 8, with 8 being the highest score.
The formula for calculating the APS score is as follows:
APS Score = (Total Points for Six Subjects × 10) ÷ 6
Example Calculation
Let us assume that a student has taken the following six subjects:
- English Home Language – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
- Mathematics – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
- Physical Science – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
- Life Orientation – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
- Accounting – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
- Business Studies – Level 5 (70-79%) - 7 points
The student's APS score would be calculated as follows:
APS Score = (7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 × 10) ÷ 6 = 42 ÷ 6 = 7
Therefore, the student's APS score is 7.
Conclusion
Calculating your APS score is essential when applying to UNISA or any other university in South Africa. By using the formula and point values mentioned in this blog post, you can determine your eligibility for admission to your desired program. Keep in mind that the APS score is not the only requirement for admission, and you should also check the other admission requirements for your program.
Thank you for reading this blog post. I hope that you have found it informative and helpful.
