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Your GPA is just a way of converting your grades into a numerical scale. It is the sum of all your course grades throughout your high school career divided by the total number of credits. Most high schools (and colleges) report grades on a 4.0 scale.
Your GPA is just a way of converting your grades into a numerical scale. It is the sum of all your course grades throughout your high school career divided by the total number of credits. Most high schools (and colleges) report grades on a 4.0 scale.
The top grade, an A, equals a 4.0.
The top grade, an A, equals a 4.0.
High school GPA is one of the most important factors considered in the college admissions process. A high GPA (in the 3.5 to 4.0 or A range) can really help you, but it depends on the circumstances. A high GPA shows determination over time and is the most reliable indicator of a student’s ability to ultimately graduate college.
High school GPA is one of the most important factors considered in the college admissions process. A high GPA (in the 3.5 to 4.0 or A range) can really help you, but it depends on the circumstances. A high GPA shows determination over time and is the most reliable indicator of a student’s ability to ultimately graduate college.
Colleges will also consider the rigor of your high school schedule. Did you take Honors and AP courses when they were available? Were you enrolled in your high school’s IB program? Besides doing well in the courses you took, colleges want to see that you are challenging yourself academically.
Colleges will also consider the rigor of your high school schedule. Did you take Honors and AP courses when they were available? Were you enrolled in your high school’s IB program? Besides doing well in the courses you took, colleges want to see that you are challenging yourself academically.
While there may be other things admissions may take into consideration like ACT and SAT scores, academic coursework, extracurricular activities, job history, letters of recommendation or volunteerism, they often base their decisions on GPA because it is a variable that every applicant has and it can be easily used for comparison.
While there may be other things admissions may take into consideration like ACT and SAT scores, academic coursework, extracurricular activities, job history, letters of recommendation or volunteerism, they often base their decisions on GPA because it is a variable that every applicant has and it can be easily used for comparison.
GPA is a factor in class rank, college admissions, scholarship eligibility and more; it represents a student's body of academic work throughout high school beginning in their freshman year. While GPA is only part of a high school transcript, experts consider it a strong indicator of success.
GPA is a factor in class rank, college admissions, scholarship eligibility and more; it represents a student's body of academic work throughout high school beginning in their freshman year. While GPA is only part of a high school transcript, experts consider it a strong indicator of success.
For the 4.0 scale, that means an A equals 4.0 and an F is 0. Grading scales can also be weighted, adding additional points for Advanced Placement, IB or Honors courses. With a weighted GPA, a student can earn higher than a 4.0 by performing well in AP or honors classes. A student's GPA is calculated by dividing grades earned across the total number of courses taken.
For the 4.0 scale, that means an A equals 4.0 and an F is 0. Grading scales can also be weighted, adding additional points for Advanced Placement, IB or Honors courses. With a weighted GPA, a student can earn higher than a 4.0 by performing well in AP or honors classes. A student's GPA is calculated by dividing grades earned across the total number of courses taken.
The table below shows how a 4.0 GPA scale corresponds to numeric and letter grades.
The table below shows how a 4.0 GPA scale corresponds to numeric and letter grades.
NUMERIC GRADE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
NUMERIC GRADE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
90-100 A 4.0
90-100 A 4.0
80-89 B 3.0
80-89 B 3.0
70-79 C 2.0
70-79 C 2.0
60-69 D 1.0
60-69 D 1.0
Below 60 F 0.0
Below 60 F 0.0
Check out one of the GPA videos below to find out how to calculate your GPA!
Check out one of the GPA videos below to find out how to calculate your GPA!
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