I'm trying to better understand the GPA scale - specifically, what grades would result in a 2.0 GPA? Any guidance would help me out a lot!
A 2.0 GPA typically corresponds to an overall average of a C grade in a 4.0 unweighted GPA scale. To clarify, a 4.0 GPA scale usually assigns point values to letter grades as follows:
- A = 4.0
- B = 3.0
- C = 2.0
- D = 1.0
- F = 0.0
So, if a student consistently earns C grades in all their classes, they would have a 2.0 GPA. It's important to remember that the specific grading scale used may vary slightly between schools and the way GPA is calculated might also differ. For example, some schools use a weighted scale that assigns extra points for more challenging classes like honors or AP/IB courses.
Always make sure to check your school's specific grading system to understand their calculation method and scale more accurately, but hopefully this initial overview is helpful!
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