Hey folks, kinda stressing here. If all my grades are B's, what would my GPA look like? I've earned mix of high and low B's, if that helps. Thanks in advance!
Hello there! Your GPA depends on the scale that your school uses. The majority of high schools in the United States use the standard 4.0 scale—on this scale, an 'A' equates to a 4.0, a 'B' is a 3.0, a 'C' is a 2.0, and so on.
Since your grades are in the B range, you would be looking at a 3.0 GPA if your school keeps things simple and doesn't differentiate between a 'B-' and a 'B+'. Now, if your school does use a +/- scale, things might look slightly different—a 'B+' usually equates to a 3.3 while a 'B-' is typically a 2.7.
If say, you have an equal number of 'B+' grades as 'B-' grades, these would average out to a 3.0 GPA again. But if you have more of one than the other, your GPA could be slightly higher or lower. Without knowing the exact breakdown, it is hard to say for certain.
I hope this helps alleviate some of your stress. GPA is important, but remember, it's just one part of your academic profile!
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