Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about GPA scale. So, if I have a 91 average from all my classes, where does that typically fall when converted into a 4.0 GPA scale? I'm trying to figure out so I can accurately list it in my applications.
A 91 average would typically correspond to a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, give or take, depending on the exact conversion methodology used. Unweighted GPAs are typically based on a 4.0 scale, with the following broad conversion: 90-100 (A) = 4.0, 80-89 (B) = 3.0, 70-79 (C) = 2.0, 60-69 (D) = 1.0, Below 60 (F) = 0.0.
Each individual grade is converted to the 4.0 scale, then they are all averaged to obtain the overall GPA. However, it's important to remember that each high school and college might have their own specific conversion scale. It would be a good idea to check with your high school guidance counselor or whoever is responsible for preparing transcripts at your school to verify your GPA conversion.
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