Hi everyone, I'm applying to the University at Buffalo (UB) and was wondering how their GPA scale works? Is it a 4.0 or 5.0 scale? Thanks!
The University at Buffalo (UB) uses the standard 4.0 GPA scale. When evaluating applications, the admissions committee will consider your GPA on a 4.0 scale. If your school reports weighted GPA, UB will also consider that data point, even if the weighted scale goes above 4.0.
It's important to note that each high school can have its own specific way of calculating GPAs, so UB will often recalculate your GPA based on their consistent method to ensure fairness and consistency in the evaluation process. For example, if your high school uses a different GPA scale, like a 5.0 or 100-point scale, UB will likely convert your GPA into a 4.0 scale during the application review process.
Good luck with your application to the University at Buffalo!
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