Clarification on GW's GPA scale?

So, I've been looking into George Washington University, and I can't seem to find clear info about their GPA scale. Is it out of 4.0 or 5.0? And how does their scale differ from standard? Any GW students or knowledgeable folks in here got the scoop?

George Washington University, like most U.S. schools, utilizes a 4.0 GPA scale for their undergraduate studies. This is considered the "standard" GPA scale, where an A equals 4.0, B equals 3.0, etc.

The confusion you're encountering could stem from high schools using weighted scales, which sometimes go up to 5.0 to account for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. These classes are usually considered more rigorous and thus carry a higher weight on the GPA scale.

However, when your transcript is sent to George Washington University (as with most other universities), your GPA may be recalculated to fit the standard 4.0 scale. Some universities do this to ensure a fair comparison between all applicants, as the rigorousness of classes can vary between high schools.

In this context, a 4.0 unweighted GPA indicates that a student earned straight As in all of their classes, regardless of the course difficulty or level. Conversely, a weighted GPA (which can exceed 4.0 on a scale that goes up to 5.0 or higher) reflects both a student's grades and the rigor of the classes they've taken.

So in essence, George Washington University works with a standard 4.0 unweighted GPA scale. However, it's important to remember that universities look at much more than just GPA during their admissions process, including test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.