Hey guys, in my school, we get percentage grades but I'm curious whether a 94 would be considered an A or an A- on the 4.0 scale, since different schools have different grading scales. Any insight would be appreciated.
In general, a 94 is often considered an A on the 4.0 scale. However, it's important to note that different schools and institutions may have different grading scales. Here's a basic conversion reference for letter grades based on percentage:
- A (4.0): 90-100%
- A- (3.7): 87-89%
- B+ (3.3): 83-86%
- B (3.0): 80-82%
- B- (2.7): 77-79%
- C+ (2.3): 73-76%
- C (2.0): 70-72%
- C- (1.7): 67-69%
- D+ (1.3): 65-66%
- D (1.0): 60-64%
- F (0.0): below 60%
As you mentioned, your school uses percentage grades. When you apply to colleges, your high school counselor typically submits your transcript with the grading scale used by your school. So, colleges will be able to understand your performance based on the percentage grades submitted.
However, if you want to convert your percentage grades to the 4.0 scale for your own reference or understanding, you can use the above conversion reference or an online GPA conversion tool. Just keep in mind that colleges may have their own internal methods for evaluating your grades when reviewing your application.
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