Hey guys, so I've been trying to calculate my GPA and I've seen a lot of different conversion charts online. My average is around 85, so what would be my GPA on a 4.0 scale? Thanks!
Hello there! Calculating GPA based on an averaged grade can indeed be tricky due to the variety of conversion charts available online. However, a common approach adhered to by many U.S. colleges is to translate percentage grades into letter grades first, and then convert those letter grades into a GPA out of 4.0.
An 85% average typically translates to a B letter grade, which would typically equate to a GPA of around 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. However, it's important to note that the conversion can vary by institution and may be contingent on the specific grading scale of your high school, so it would be wise to confirm with your guidance counselor for a more precise calculation.
Furthermore, colleges often recalculate GPA when evaluating applications, including considering course rigor and other factors. So even if you've figured out your 4.0 GPA, what the colleges see might be slightly different.
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