Hi there,
Indeed this can be quite difficult.
To calculate your overall GPA, you will need to combine the grades you received at both universities and calculate the average.
To do this, you can follow these steps:
1. Convert the grades you received at each institution to the same scale. Different institutions may use different grading scales, so you will need to convert your grades to a common scale. For example, if one institution uses a 4.0 scale and the other uses a 100-point scale, you will need to convert the grades on the 100-point scale to the 4.0 scale.
2. Calculate the total grade points you have earned. Multiply the number of credit hours for each course by the grade point equivalent for that grade, and then add up the total grade points earned for all courses.
3. Calculate your overall GPA. Divide the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.
As for your second question, it is generally not recommended to average GPAs from different universities, as it can be seen as misleading. Instead, it is more transparent to list your GPA from each institution separately on your resume. However, you can still highlight your strong academic performance at your previous institution in your resume or cover letter to demonstrate your academic ability.
Best,
Cristian