ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The HOPE GPA is different from a student’s regular GPA. It’s calculated using only grades from core courses including English, math, science, social studies and foreign languages. Extra points are given to Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dual Enrollment (DE) degree-level courses. All students must also take at least four rigor … Continue reading HOPE Scholarship vs. Zell Miller Scholarship: Key differences