Hello all, curious junior here! If my average grade tends to be around 88, what GPA am I looking at? Thanks in advance!
The GPA scaling often varies by high school, so you'll want to check with your school counselor or look at your school's grading policies to get the most accurate answer.
That being said, in a typical 4.0 scale, an average score of 88 typically aligns with about a 3.0 Unweighted GPA. This is because a grade of 88 falls within the 80-89 range, which usually equates to a B or 3.0 GPA. If your schools use plusses and minuses as part of their official grades, an 88 would likely be a B+, which would be a 3.3 GPA.
Just keep in mind that this is a rough estimate. Many high schools use a weighted GPA scale, which means that they offer more "points" (i.e., a higher GPA) for more challenging courses like Honors, AP, or IB classes. If you're enrolled in these types of courses, that could affect your GPA as well.
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