Hi folks, I just got a 70 in one of my classes this semester (bummer, I know). Do anyone know what this number grade translates to in terms of a letter grade? Also, how bad would a 70 impact my overall high school GPA?
Hi there! Typically, a score of 70 translates to a 'C-' letter grade in many high school grading systems. This can however vary depending on specific grading scales that your school uses, so it's always a good idea to check with your school for the precise conversion.
As for how a 70 impacts your GPA, it's a bit more complicated. Many high schools in the U.S. use a 4.0 scale, where an 'A' corresponds to 4.0, a 'B' to 3.0, a 'C' to 2.0, and so on. If your school uses this scale, a 'C-' would be around a 1.7.
However, your overall GPA depends not just on this one class but on the grades of your other classes as well. If all your other grades are high, this one grade of 70 will have less of an impact. If you’re applying to colleges, remember that colleges don’t just look at your GPA, they consider many factors like your course rigor, extracurriculars, essays, etc. But, working towards improving your grades in future semesters would definitely be beneficial.
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