Hi, I'm a bit confused about converting GPAs to letter grades. What letter grade would a 3.9 GPA be equivalent to? Any input would be really helpful!
Typically, a numeric GPA doesn't have an exact equivalent in letter grades, as letter grades are for individual courses and a GPA is an average of all your course grades combined. However, a 3.9 GPA generally falls in the range of an A- to A, depending on the specific grading scale used by your school.
On a standard 4.0 scale for an individual class, an A- is equivalent to a 3.7, while an A is equivalent to a 4.0, so a 3.9 indicates that you've received mostly A's and some A-'s.
Remember that different schools and institutions may use different grading scales, so it's important to be aware of the scale your school follows - I'd reach out to your counselor for clarification. I hope you find this overview helpful, though!
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