I'm a bit stressed about my grades and I'm trying to figure out where I stand. My average percentage grade is 90 - what would this be on a 4.0 GPA scale? How does this whole conversion thing work?
There's no need to stress about this; the conversion process is simpler than it might seem at first glance! Converting percentage grades to a 4.0 GPA scale generally involves turning your percentages into letter grades, and then converting those to the 4.0 scale.
First, keep in mind that grade conversion can differ slightly based on the specific grading practices at different high schools, but a commonly used system would likely convert a 90% average into an "A-" letter grade.
Next, you'll want to figure out what your "A-" maps to on the 4.0 scale. Most US high schools and colleges use the following scale:
- 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
- And so on...
Using this scale, an "A-" is equivalent to a 3.7 on the GPA scale. Therefore, if you consistently have a 90% average across all your classes, your GPA would likely be around 3.7.
Remember, though, that it's always worthwhile to check with your high school's counseling office or educators to understand the specific system your school might use, as some scales can vary.
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