So, I've been maintaining my GPA with my school's unique scale, but now I need to convert it into the standard 4.0 scale for college apps. Does anyone know of a reliable GPA conversion resource or can guide me through the process? Thanks in advance!
Sure thing! In general, converting a GPA to a 4.0 scale involves two key steps:
1) Converting each grade to the 4.0 scale. Standard unweighted scales typically follow this rule: A (90–100%) = 4.0; B (80–89%) = 3.0; C (70–79%) = 2.0; D (60–69%) = 1.0; and F (below 60%) = 0. But scales can vary slightly, so it's important to make sure you're using the right one.
2) Calculating your GPA. Once you've done this, add all your converted grade points together and divide that by the total number of grades you've input.
This will give you an unweighted GPA. If you're looking to calculate a weighted GPA, that's slightly more complicated. Generally speaking, an extra point is added for AP or honors-level classes, so an A in an honors class, for instance, could be converted to a 5.0 rather than a 4.0.
Remember, though, that not all colleges use the same scale. Some consider grades on a 100-point scale or have their own unique scales for evaluating GPA. It's always a good idea to check with the individual colleges you're applying to or use an online tool to make sure you're working with the right conversions. CollegeVine has some tools that could help with this or you might look at an online GPA calculator – just be sure it's from a reliable source.
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