Hey, I could use some help interpreting my GPA. What does an 82 GPA mean in the US grading system? I'm a bit lost with this.
Sure, happy to help! U.S high schools typically use a four-point scale to calculate Grade Point Averages (GPA). An 82 usually translates to a letter grade of B-, which is approximately a 2.7-3.0 in the 4.0 scale GPA. Do keep in mind that this kind of conversion can vary slightly based on the specific grading policies of different institutions.
Additionally, you should be aware that colleges might look at both your unweighted and weighted GPA. An unweighted GPA doesn't take into account the difficulty of the courses you took. It's calculated on a 4.0 scale regardless of how challenging your classes were. On the other hand, a weighted GPA does consider course difficulty. So, if you took more difficult courses like honors or AP, your GPA could potentially be higher on a weighted scale.
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