How to use the Semester Goal Planner
- 1. Set the datesWhen the semester starts (or today) and when end-semester exams begin.
- 2. Enter your gradesTarget CGPA, current CGPA, credits done and credits this semester.
- 3. Add your goalsOne per line. Get the SGPA needed and a halfway check and finish date for each goal.
The SGPA you need
CGPA is a credit-weighted average, so the SGPA you need this semester is:
SGPA needed = (target CGPA × total credits after this semester − current CGPA × credits done) ÷ credits this semester
Example: your CGPA is 7.4 over 60 credits, this semester has 22 credits and you want 7.8. Total credits will be 82. You need 7.8 × 82 = 639.6 credit points, and you already have 7.4 × 60 = 444. So this semester must bring 195.6 ÷ 22 = 8.89. If the answer is above 10, the target cannot be reached in one semester.
How goals become milestones
The planner keeps the last two weeks before exams for exam preparation. The time before that is shared equally between your goals, in the order you list them. Each goal gets a finish-by date and a halfway check date, so you notice early if it slips.
With four goals over about 15 weeks of teaching time, each goal gets roughly four weeks. Put the goals that need the most effort first, and keep each one measurable, like "solve 60 coding problems" instead of "get better at coding". Download the plan as a text file and review it every week.
Check your university's rules
Some universities calculate CGPA differently, for example by dropping failed attempts or using a different scale. Use your own grade table if it differs. To check the grades you need subject by subject, use the CGPA calculator or the SGPA calculator.
Frequently asked questions
I am in my first semester. What do I enter?
Leave current CGPA and credits done blank. The SGPA to aim for is then the same as your target.
What if the SGPA needed is over 10?
The target cannot be reached this semester. Set a realistic target for now and aim for the rest over the next semesters.
Why are the last two weeks kept free?
Most students need them for revision and exams. Goals planned for those weeks usually slip.
Is it free?
Yes. You enter your name and WhatsApp number once to see the plan, and other Uncodemy tools then open without the form.