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Quick question, since my school uses a weighted system, does GMS have a specific scale we should use to convert? My GPA is around a 4.8 weighted and probably a 4 unweighted. I'm safely above the 3.3 minimum but my GC and I weren't sure and the forms just ask for an UW GPA.
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I would recommend two things:
1. Use the Questbridge Table to calculate your own UW GPA
2. Do NOT rely solely on the GC to do this, especially if they do not have experience with GMSP. You cannot afford to have your GC ruining your chances because of their incompetence.
National College Match Program: FAQ
See Question 11. How do I calculate my unweighted GPA?
An unweighted grade point average (GPA) is reported on a 4.0 scale. If your school does not provide you with an unweighted GPA, you will need to calculate it using the following table:
Grade Points 100 Point Scale Letter Grade
4.0 93-100 A or A+
3.7 90-92 A-
3.3 87-89 B+
3.0 83-86 B
2.7 80-82 B-
2.3 77-79 C+
2.0 73-76 C
1.7 70-72 C-
1.3 67-69 D+
1.0 63-66 D
To use this table, find the grade point value of your final grade in a class (for example, a B+ is a 3.3) and multiply it by the total number of units the class is worth (for a five unit class, multiply 5 x 3.3). Do this for each of your courses in grades 9-12, adding the grade points as you go. Then, divide by the total number of units you have taken. For example, if you have taken only three classes, each worth five units, and you have received an A, B+, and A-, calculate your GPA as follows:
(5 x 4.0) + (5 x 3.3) + (5 x 3.7) = 55, 55/15 =3.67, or a 3.7 GPA (you can round to the nearest tenth for this application).
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