Hey all. I'm a bit confused about how GPA works. I currently have a 3.2 GPA, and I am wondering how that translates into a percentage. Any help?
Sure, I can help with explaining that. Generally, GPA is measured on a 4.0 scale. If we look at a simple linear conversion, then a 3.2 GPA out of 4 translates to an 80% on a 100-point scale. However, please note that conversions can vary slightly based on your school's specific grading scale and practices. Also remember that colleges understand the differences in grading scales and will look at your GPA in the context of your high school's standards. Though this gives you a rough estimation, it's best not to overly focus on this calculation, because percentages don't always comprehensively represent GPA, which can be impacted by weighted grades, among other things.
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