Hey guys, I’m trying to understand how my GPA reflects on my transcript in terms of letter grades. Can anyone explain how a GPA number converts to a letter grade? For example, what letter grade would a 3.5 GPA correspond to?
Hey there! Figuring out GPA can be a bit confusing, but I'm happy to help clarify things for you. Generally, GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale where A is 4.0, B is 3.0, C is 2.0, and so on. Therefore, a 3.5 GPA is typically considered to fall between an A- and a B+. Keep in mind, though, that the exact conversion can vary depending on your school's specific grading scale.
Additionally, some schools use a weighted GPA system for honors or AP classes, which can be on a scale up to 5.0. In that system, a regular A is still a 4.0, while an A in an honors or AP class might be a 4.5 or 5.0. It's best to check with your school to see which scale they use.
If you're trying to figure out your GPA based on individual course grades, you'll want to convert each letter grade to its numerical equivalent, average them, and then consider any weighting for advanced courses. I hope this helps you interpret your transcript more accurately!
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