Hey guys, I'm a curious junior who's considering Quinnipiac University as one of my options. I'd love to hear from someone attending Quinnipiac or who knows more about it - how'd you describe their grading scale? Does it differ significantly from the traditional A-F grading scale?
Quinnipiac University adheres to the conventional A-F letter grading system. Though their letter grades are similar to many other schools', Quinnipiac has a detailed numerical range for every corresponding letter grade and it ranges from an A (which represents excellent work and is equivalent to 4.0 grade points) to an F (which is unsatisfactory work and gets 0 grade points).
The structure is as follows:
- A (93-100%) is a 4.0
- A- (90-92%) is a 3.7
- B+ (87-89%) is a 3.3
- B (83-86%) is a 3.0
- B- (80-82%) is a 2.7
- C+ (77-79%) is a 2.3
- C (73-76%) is a 2.0
- C- (70-72%) is a 1.7
- D (65-69%) is a 1.0
- F (below 65%) is a 0.0.
Hence, it's quite detailed and more specific when compared to some other schools' grading scales. This can potentially allow for more accuracy when calculating your GPA.
Remember, as a student it's crucial to perform consistently across your courses to maintain a decent GPA, especially if you're considering grad school later. The grading policy and understanding how it works can surely help you set appropriate academic goals.
Hope this helps with your school research!
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