Good evening, friends. I was curious about UVA's GPA scale. It's a 5-point scale, right? Or are they on a more conventional 4-point scale? Appreciate any insights you can offer.
Hello! University of Virginia (UVA) actually uses a conventional 4.0 GPA scale, not a 5-point scale. This scale aligns with most U.S. high schools and universities, and it doesn't incorporate weightings for honors or AP classes - those weightings are typically considered by high school GPA scales.
However, that doesn't mean UVA doesn't recognize the rigor of your coursework. Admissions officers at UVA, and any college for that matter, will definitely consider the difficulty of your classes. They understand the extra effort required for honors, AP, or IB courses, so, even if those classes don't increase your GPA on UVA's scale, they could still bolster your application.
On your application, UVA will see the weighted GPA that your high school reports, and they will also recalibrate it to their own 4.0 scale for their internal review purposes. So, both GPAs convey important information about your academic performance.
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