Yo, quick question- I've been hovering around an 85 average in my classes, and I'm pretty curious to know what that might look like as a GPA. How do percentage marks typically translate into GPAs?
Hey there! Your question is a common one. When converting percentages to a GPA (on a 4.0 scale), an 85% average generally corresponds to around a 3.0 GPA. This can fluctuate a little depending on specific policies at different high schools, but this is a good general guideline. Just keep in mind that the percentage to GPA conversion isn't an exact science. For college admissions, your specific course load (honors, APs, etc.) and your high school's specific grading policy will be taken into account as well to gauge the rigor of your academic profile. Keep up the good work!
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