Hi, my school uses a 100-point scale for grading, and I'm a bit stressed because I'd like to figure out how to convert that to a 4.0 scale for college apps. Can anyone help me with this conversion?
Sure, I can help you with that conversion! Converting your GPA from a 100-point scale to a 4.0 scale can be done using a simple formula. Here's a general guideline for the conversion:
- A+ (97-100): 4.0
- A (93-96): 4.0
- A- (90-92): 3.7
- B+ (87-89): 3.3
- B (83-86): 3.0
- B- (80-82): 2.7
- C+ (77-79): 2.3
- C (73-76): 2.0
- C- (70-72): 1.7
- D+ (67-69): 1.3
- D (65-66): 1.0
- F (0-64): 0.0
To convert your GPA, you can follow these steps:
1. Look at your transcript and find the corresponding 4.0-scale GPA for each course's grade.
2. Multiply each course's GPA by the course's credit hours.
3. Add these weighted GPAs together.
4. Divide this sum by the total number of credit hours.
For example, if you took a 3-credit course and received a 95 (A) and a 4-credit course with an 87 (B+), the calculation would be:
[((4.0 3) + (3.3 4))] / (3 + 4) = 19.2 / 7 ≈ 3.43
So, your converted GPA on a 4.0 scale would be approximately 3.43.
Keep in mind that colleges understand that high schools have different grading systems. In many cases, your high school will provide colleges with a school profile that explains its grading scale, which can help with the evaluation process. If you're still concerned, you can always reach out to the admissions office of the colleges you're applying to for more guidance. Good luck with your college applications!
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