Admission Point Score (APS) Calculator
Enter your subject percentages to see your real-time APS score. Click any text to customize it!
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How to Use the Calculator
- Click "+ Add Subject" to create rows for each of your subjects.
- Click on "Subject Name" to rename it (e.g., "Mathematics").
- Enter your final percentage mark for each subject. The APS score updates instantly!
- Click the × button to remove a subject.
- All text on this page is editable! Click on titles or descriptions to personalize them for your needs.
The APS Point System
The points for each subject are calculated based on the following scale. Let $P$ be the percentage obtained.
$$ \text{Points}(P) = \begin{cases} 7 & \text{if } 80 \le P \le 100 \\ 6 & \text{if } 70 \le P \le 79 \\ 5 & \text{if } 60 \le P \le 69 \\ 4 & \text{if } 50 \le P \le 59 \\ 3 & \text{if } 40 \le P \le 49 \\ 2 & \text{if } 30 \le P \le 39 \\ 1 & \text{if } 0 \le P \le 29 \\ \end{cases} $$Your total APS is the sum of the points from each subject: $APS_{Total} = \sum \text{Points}(P_i)$.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is an Admission Point Score (APS)?
The APS is a system used by many South African universities to determine if a prospective student meets the minimum entry requirements for a specific qualification. It converts your National Senior Certificate (NSC) subject percentages into points.
Does Life Orientation (LO) count?This depends on the institution. Most universities do not count LO in the main APS calculation. It's always best to check the specific requirements of the university and faculty you are applying to.