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How to calculate your APS score
Your APS (Admission Point Score) is what South African universities use to decide if you qualify for a course. Each subject's mark converts to points (1–7), and your best 6 subjects — excluding Life Orientation — are added together. Maximum: 42.
Select each subject you take and choose the mark range you usually score. Your APS appears instantly.
👇 Select at least one subject and a mark range to see your APS.
LANGUAGES
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCES
COMMERCE
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
TECHNOLOGY, IT & ENGINEERING
CREATIVE ARTS
SERVICES & VOCATIONAL
How the points work
| MARK | APS POINTS |
|---|---|
| 80–100% | 7 |
| 70–79% | 6 |
| 60–69% | 5 |
| 50–59% | 4 |
| 40–49% | 3 |
| 30–39% | 2 |
| 0–29% | 1 |
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