Hey guys, I've been trying to figure out my GPA and I'm a bit confused. If my average grade is around 88, what would that translate to in the 4.0 GPA scale? I know it varies a bit from school to school, but a general guideline would be super helpful!
Hello! Generally speaking, if you're working with an unweighted 4.0 GPA scale, an 88% average usually falls into the B+, or 3.3 GPA, range. However, this can indeed vary slightly from school to school due to differences in grading scales.
Here's a quick reference for you:
A+ (97-100%) : 4.0
A (93-96%) : 4.0
A- (90-92%): 3.7
B+ (87-89%): 3.3
B (83-86%): 3.0
B- (80-82%): 2.7
This scale is quite common among high schools, but you should refer to your school's specific grading policy to be completely accurate. Remember, the above scale is for an unweighted GPA, meaning it doesn't take into account any extra weighting from Honors or AP classes.
If you're applying to colleges, take note that they often recalculate your GPA based on their specific methodology, typically focusing on your core academic classes and sometimes adding weight for Honors, AP, or IB classes. So even if you know your GPA, it could be evaluated differently depending on the university.
I hope this general guide helps until you can confirm with your school's specific grading scale.
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