Clarification on GPA Terms: What's a 3.5 GPA in terms of performance?

Hey guys, I'm just a little confused about the whole grading system. I know that a GPA of 3.5 sounds decent but I'm not entirely sure about how it reflects my academic performance. Can someone explain this to me?

Sure, I'd be happy to break this down for you! When it comes to understanding the GPA (Grade Point Average), it's graded on a scale of 0-4. An A (90-100%) usually equates to a 4.0, a B (80-89%) is typically a 3.0, a C (70-79%) is a 2.0, and so forth. So, a 3.5 GPA would generally indicate that you're earning mostly As and Bs in your classes.

In terms of how it translates to academic performance, a 3.5 GPA shows that you're performing quite well academically and are above average. In most schools, it would probably put you into the top 25-30% of your class, although this can vary depending on how the rest of your classmates are doing. You should also keep in mind that a weighted GPA—which takes into account the difficulty of your classes—may be considered alongside your unweighted GPA by some colleges. A 3.5 unweighted GPA of solely honors and APS, for instance, demonstrates a different level of academic rigor than a 3.5 GPA of all regular classes.

Grades are just one piece of your academic story: your course load, mark improvement over time, school curriculum, and standardized test scores (if required) also play a role in gauging your academic prowess. However, a 3.5 GPA is generally seen as quite competitive, so keep up the good work!