1. What is the APS?

The Admission Point Score (APS) is used by South African universities to determine eligibility for degree programs. It's calculated by summing points from your 6 best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) based on percentage bands.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard APS conversion:

Conversion scale:

• 80-100% = 7 points
• 70-79% = 6 points
• 60-69% = 5 points
• 50-59% = 4 points
• 40-49% = 3 points
• 30-39% = 2 points
• 0-29% = 1 point

Note: Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation as per standard university requirements.

3. Importance of APS Calculation

Details: The APS determines eligibility for university programs in South Africa. Different programs require different minimum APS scores, with competitive programs requiring higher scores.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter percentages for at least 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation). You can enter up to 7 subjects if you want to include Life Orientation (which will be automatically excluded).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is Life Orientation excluded?
A: Most South African universities exclude Life Orientation from APS calculations as it's considered a non-academic subject.

Q2: What's a good APS score?
A: This varies by institution and program. Generally, 30+ is good for most programs, with competitive programs requiring 40+.

Q3: Can I include more than 6 subjects?
A: The calculator will automatically select your 6 highest-scoring subjects (excluding Life Orientation).

Q4: Do all universities use the same APS system?
A: Most use similar systems, but some may have additional requirements or different weightings for specific subjects.

Q5: How important is APS for university admission?
A: It's a crucial factor, but some programs may also consider specific subject requirements, interviews, or portfolio submissions.