Colleges report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. The top grade is an A, which equals 4.0. You calculate your overall GPA by averaging the scores of all your classes. This is the standard scale at most colleges, and many high schools use it.
To convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale:
|
Letter Grade
|
Percent Grade
|
4.0 Scale
|
|---|---|---|
|
A+ |
97-100 |
4.0 |
|
A |
93-96 |
4.0 |
|
A- |
90-92 |
3.7 |
|
B+ |
87-89 |
3.3 |
|
B |
83-86 |
3.0 |
|
B- |
80-82 |
2.7 |
|
C+ |
77-79 |
2.3 |
|
C |
73-76 |
2.0 |
|
C- |
70-72 |
1.7 |
|
D+ |
67-69 |
1.3 |
|
D |
65-66 |
1.0 |
|
E/F |
Below 65 |
0.0 |
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