Hey everyone, I'm a rising junior trying to figure this whole grade thing out. So, I recently got a 93 percent on one of my key assignments. How does this percentage grade convert into a GPA? And how do colleges interpret such scores? Thanks for the help!
Firstly, congratulations on your high score! In many high schools, a grade in the range of 90-100% is considered an A. However, how this translates into a GPA can vary by school. Some schools use a weighted scale where a straight A (90-100%) constitutes a GPA of 4.0, an A- (90-94%) constitutes a GPA of 3.7, and an A+ (97-100%) might be a 4.3 if they allow for grade points higher than 4.0.
You should verify what format your school uses by perhaps asking your school counselor. The weighting depends on factors like if the class is regular, honors, or AP/IB.
Most importantly, colleges understand that schools grade differently and hence, they often consider the full context of your GPA. They will take into account your school's grading system, rigor of classes, etc. Lastly, remember that one grade or one assignment doesn't make or break your academic profile. Consistency is more important than getting perfect grades on every single assignment. Keep working hard!
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