Hey folks! Quick question - I'm sitting on a 3.4 GPA right now. I know it's not exactly the end-all-be-all, but I'm curious about how that might translate to a letter grade. Anyone out here who can help me with this? Thanks a bunch!
Sure thing! GPA and letter grades don't exactly match up 1-to-1, but a 3.4 is generally equivalent to about a B+ average. Here's why:
Typically, in many grading systems, an A is a 4.0, a B is a 3.0, a C is a 2.0, a D is a 1.0, and an F is a 0.0. Plus and minus grades often add or subtract 0.3, other than an A+ which is usually still just a 4.0.
So, going off of that, a B+ would be a 3.3, and an A- would be a 3.7. Your GPA of 3.4 would fall in between, closer to a B+.
Remember, though, this doesn't mean every class is at a B+. Some classes may be A's, others B's, and maybe even some C's, all combining for a GPA of 3.4. It's just an average!
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