Hi there! I'm really interested in Stanford and I'm trying to figure out how my current GPA would translate into Stanford's scale. Like, do they use a different GPA scale or something? If anyone could help me understand this better, that would be amazing.
Sure, I can walk you through how to calculate and interpret your GPA using Stanford's scale. Stanford University, like many other U.S. universities, uses a 4.0 scale. Here's how grades generally translate:
- An A+ or A grade ranges from 4.0-4.3 points
- An A- equals 3.7
- A B+ equals 3.3
- A B equals 3.0
- A B- equals 2.7
- A C+ equals 2.3
- A C equals 2.0
- A C- equals 1.7
- And so on
To calculate your GPA, assign each of your classes a point value based on your final grade in the class. So, if you got two A's and two B's, you'd have 4.0 + 4.0 + 3.0 + 3.0 = 14. Then, divide this number by the number of classes. In this case, 14 ÷ 4 = 3.5 and that’s your GPA!
Remember that Stanford does use a holistic review process, so while GPA is important, they also look at your course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, recommendations, etc. A lower GPA can be offset by strength in other areas, and vice versa. Hope this helps!
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