Hello everyone, I scored an 85 on a recent test and I'm quite confused about how this score translates into GPA. Can anyone help me with this conversion? I just want to get a handle on what my GPA might be looking like.
Sure, glad to help clarify this. Translating an individual test score directly into GPA isn't exactly how it works. GPA is calculated based on your grades in overall courses, not individual test scores. However, if this 85 score was your average for a particular course, you could use it to understand what your grade point for that particular course might be.
Based on a typical scale, here's a rough estimate of how your score can translate:
- If your school uses a standard scale where 90-100 is an A-, A, or A+ (which equates to 4.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale), an 85 usually translates to around a B which equates to approx. 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- If your school uses a College Board’s High School scale, your 85 could be considered in the B to B+ range, which equates to around 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Please note these conversions can vary depending on the specific grading scale your school uses. It's always best to check with your school counselor to understand the exact conversion used at your school.
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