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Do all collegs measure an -A as less than a 4.0 (gpa points)?
Euphoriet said:what college is this?
chroot said:Most schools don't count transfer credits toward your GPA anyway, particularly because of situations like this, where the grading systems are so different.
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Chrono said:My school doesn't use minuses, only pluses. They say they do this because they think that minuses hurt our grades instead of help them.
A = 4.0
B+ = 3.5
B = 3.0
C+ = 2.5
C = 2.0
D+ = 1.5
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
Time Traveler said:I wanted to reply to this earlier but I was caught up in another science forum.
Colleges typically calculate GPA by assigning a numerical value to each letter grade and then averaging those values. For example, an A may be worth 4 points, a B worth 3 points, and so on. The cumulative GPA is then calculated by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of classes taken.
No, not all colleges use the same grading scale. Some may use a 4.0 scale, while others may use a 5.0 scale. It is important to check with each individual college to see how they calculate GPA.
Honors and AP classes are often weighted, meaning they are given a higher numerical value than regular classes. For example, an A in an AP class may be worth 5 points instead of 4. This can help boost a student's GPA.
GPA is one of the factors that colleges consider during the admissions process. A high GPA can demonstrate a student's academic abilities and commitment to their studies. However, colleges also consider other factors such as extracurricular activities, essays, and test scores.
Yes, a student's GPA can change over time as they take more classes and earn different grades. However, some colleges may only consider a student's GPA up until a certain point, such as the end of their junior year of high school. It is important for students to maintain a strong GPA throughout their academic career.