Hi, I'm trying to figure out my GPA in accordance with FSU's scale. Does anyone know what it is and how they calculate it? Any help would be great. Thank you!
Florida State University (FSU) uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale, where letter grades correlate to numerical values:
A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
D- =0.7
F = 0.0
To calculate your GPA, FSU first translates each letter grade into its corresponding number. Then, they multiply that number by the number of credit hours the class was worth to give you the "grade points" for each course. The sum of these grade points is divided by the total number of credit hours to generate your GPA.
For example, if you took a 3-credit class and received an A- (3.7), you earned 11.1 grade points for that class (3.7 x 3). If you did that for five classes to make a 15-credit semester, and received the same grades, you would have 55.5 grade points.
55.5 grade points divided by 15 credit hours gives you 3.7 — your GPA for the semester. Remember that FSU does consider the rigor of your high school coursework, so it's not only the GPA but also the courses you take that matter. Keep challenging yourself with advanced coursework where possible, while still maintaining a GPA you're proud of. Good luck!
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