Confused about the 100-point GPA scale

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and my school uses a 100-point GPA scale. I've noticed that sometimes it's mentioned that some colleges use this scale too. Can anybody help me understand how this scale works and how it compares to the traditional 4-point and 10-point GPA scales? Thanks!

Hello! I understand that the different GPA scales can be a bit confusing. Let me help clarify the 100-point GPA scale for you and how it compares to the 4-point and 5-point scales.

The 100-point GPA scale is based on a percentage grading system, where your GPA is expressed as a number out of 100. Generally, each letter grade (A, B, C, etc.) corresponds to a range of percentage points, and your GPA is calculated as an average of these percentage points. For example, an A might correspond to 90-100, a B to 80-89, and so on. If you received an A in one class and a B in another, your GPA would be the average of the two percentage points (e.g., (95+85)/2 = 90).

Comparing this to the 4-point scale, where an A corresponds to 4, B to 3, etc., we can establish a rough conversion. To convert a 100-point GPA to a 4-point GPA, divide your percentage by 25. For example, if your 100-point GPA is 90, your 4-point GPA would be approximately (90 / 25) = 3.6. Keep in mind that this is a rough estimate and different schools and colleges may have specific conversion methods.

The 5-point scale, also referred to as the weighted GPA, accounts for the difficulty of your courses. In this system, AP or honors courses are given an additional point (A = 5, B = 4, etc.). If you're looking to convert a 100-point GPA to a 5-point scale, you would first need to determine which of your courses are weighted and adjust your GPA accordingly. It's difficult to provide a direct conversion for the 5-point scale since it depends on the specific courses you've taken, but starting with the 4-point conversion mentioned earlier can serve as a starting point.

When applying to colleges, you'll likely need to convert your 100-point GPA to the 4-point or 5-point scale, depending on the college's requirements. Most colleges will have a specific conversion method they use, so it's important to follow their guidelines and instructions. If you're unsure about the conversion process, reach out to your school counselor or the college's admissions department for guidance.

I hope this helped clear things up for you about GPA scales, but if not, definitely reach out to your guidance counselor for more help.