Hello there, could someone explain Cornell University's grading scale? I'm trying to understand how they calculate GPA and what grade percentages equate to.
Sure, I can explain the grading system at Cornell University. In most of the colleges at Cornell, the grading scale is generally as follows:
- A+ is a 4.3 - A is a 4.0- A- is a 3.7- B+ is a 3.3- B is a 3.0- B- is a 2.7- C+ is a 2.3- C is a 2.0- C- is a 1.7- D+ is a 1.3- D is a 1.0- D- is a 0.7- F is a 0.0. As a not so common practice in many other universities, the A+ does count as a 4.3, making it possible to attain a GPA higher than a4.0.
Calculating your GPA involves multiplying the number of credits a course is worth by the numerical value for the grade received, then dividing the sum by the total number of credits.
One thing worth mentioning is that there is the S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) grading option, where S grades count towards graduation but do not affect your GPA, while U grades are effectively failures and also do not affect your GPA.
Overall, Cornell University uses a simple and straightforward grading system. Do take into account that this can vary by department, so certain programs may have slight variations in their grading scales.
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