Hi all! So my grades are pretty high, mostly around 98, but I'm not exactly sure how that translates into a GPA. Could someone help me figure this out? Really appreciate it!
Hi there! It's important to know that GPA conversions can vary depending on the specific scale your school or institution uses. However, I'll give you a general idea of how your percentage grade of 98 might convert to a GPA on two popular scales: the 4.0 unweighted and the 5.0 weighted scale.
On a 4.0 unweighted scale, a 98% typically corresponds to a 4.0 GPA, which signifies an "A" or "A+" grade. Schools usually consider grades between 90-100% as being within the "A" range. In this case, your high grades should correlate nicely to a strong GPA.
On a 5.0 weighted scale, which factors in AP, IB, or Honors courses, an "A" or "A+" in a regular course would still be a 4.0, while an "A" or "A+" in an honors course might translate to a 4.5, and an "A" or "A+" in an AP or IB course might be a 5.0. Weighted GPA scales give you additional points for advanced courses, which acknowledges the course's rigor. If you have a 98% in an advanced course, your GPA for that class would be higher than a 4.0, depending on your school's specific policies.
It's worth reaching out to your school counselor or guidance counselor for more information on how your school calculates GPA, as there can be differences depending on the school and system.
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