Hi there! This might be a bit of a basic question, but I just want to make sure I've got it right. If someone were to get A's in all their classes, would their GPA be a perfect 4.0 or does it depend on the specific scale their school uses?
Hello! That's a great question. If a student earns straight A's in all their classes, their unweighted GPA would generally be a perfect 4.0. However, it is essential to consider the grading scale used by the specific high school.
Most high schools in the United States use a 4.0 scale, where an A (ranging from 90% to 100%) is worth 4 points. On this scale, straight A's would result in a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA. If a student is taking any weighted classes such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, their weighted GPA might be higher than a 4.0.
Some schools may use a different grading scale, such as a 5.0 or 6.0 scale, where an A in a regular course would be worth fewer points. In this case, a perfect 4.0 GPA might not represent straight A's. It's essential to know the specific grading scale your school uses to determine the accurate GPA.
To be sure about your GPA calculation, you should check with your high school counselor or consult your school's guidelines about the grading system.
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