Hello folks, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My school uses a 100-point scale and I've got a 96 GPA. Can someone explain how this would convert to a 4.0 scale for college apps?
Hello! Ah, GPA conversions can indeed be puzzling. Generally, each high school has its own conversion scale, but a common method is to equate a 90-100 on a 100-point scale to a 4.0 on the 4.0 scale. Based on this, a 96 would be a stellar 4.0. It's essential to check if your school provides a specific conversion chart as part of your transcript; many schools do.
Colleges typically receive a profile from high schools that includes a GPA conversion scale, so they understand the context of your grades. However, when entering your GPA on applications, you should input it as it appears on your transcript to avoid any confusion. If applications specifically ask for a conversion, they usually provide their guidelines for doing so. I hope this clarifies things a bit for you!
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