The 100 Scale vs The 4.0 Scale

In high school, students earn grades based on a 0-100 points scale.  At college and the university, the grading scale changes to a 4 point scale.  Typically, colleges and universities give the following grades for their courses:

A = 4.0

B = 3.0

C = 2.0

D = 1.0

F = 0

Some colleges and universities allow for the (+) and (-) designation to be added to course grades for greater accuracy (i.e., A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, etc.).

When applying to college, you may be asked to convert your high school grades to a 4.0 scale.  Use the following chart to help you determine where you stand and how to convert your current grades.