Prospective Yalie, Do I Stand a Chance? - Page 2

smoda61 · 06-22-2008, 07:51 PM

It is not hard to calculate. In fact I strongly recommend doing your own math to watch for errors in your schools calculations. It does happen. Sons year there was an error in the HS's published tables.

FYI
97 - 100 = A+ = 4.33
93 - 96 = A = 4.0
90 - 92 = A- = 3.67
87 - 89 = B+ = 3.33
83 - 86 = B = 3.0
80 - 82 = B- = 2.67

Round classes grade to whole number, convert to letter grade and then to 4.0 scale for each class. Add them together and divide by number of classes. I stopped the table at a B- since you indicated that your lowest grades were Bs.

2blue · 06-23-2008, 11:15 AM

Our school has only unweighted GPA. Plus and minus marks are disregarded, so any form of an A is 4.0, any B is 3.0, etc.

Olive_Tree · 06-25-2008, 08:35 AM

So, I got a 27 on my ACT. I know, low for Yale, and I'm very disappointed. However, that's the score I'm sending since no more ACT tests are offered and I can't take the SAT until Nov. 1, the deadline for Yale EA.

You know, it's strange that I got the same score as someone from my school did and got accepted to Yale this year. So does this prove that scores aren't everything? Does everything in my application seem on par with Yale?

wjb · 06-25-2008, 09:09 AM

If someone from your own school was accepted to Yale with a 27 ACT, that's a point in your favor. It's clear that Yale is your dream, so of course you should go for it. But please, please apply to a range of safeties and matches as well.

freesia001 · 06-25-2008, 09:18 AM

a few questions,
what's an ACT 27 in SAT terms? 2100? I have NO concept...

your academic decathlon awards, were they for state or nationals? that could actually make a difference.

I find your ECs pretty neat and you clearly use your time wisely, however, I think you're just an average yale applicant

good luck!

Olive_Tree · 06-25-2008, 09:33 AM

They were state-wide. Also, A 27 is an 1860-1910 SAT, according to Wikipedia.

smoda61 · 06-25-2008, 11:44 AM

I'm surprised you have still not bothered to calculated your unweighted GPA. You ask for input but don't get the information for the individuals that are trying to help you with feedback.

freesia001 · 06-25-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale

Colleges report GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale. The top grade is an A, which equals 4.0. This is the standard scale at most colleges, and many high schools use it.

If your high school uses a different or weighted system, you need to convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale for this tool. Talk to your school counselor or get a rough conversion by substituting these values:

A+ (97-100) = 4.0
A (93-96) = 4.0
A- (90-92) = 3.7

B+ (87-89) = 3.3
B (83-86) = 3.0
B- (80-82) = 2.7

C+ (77-79) = 2.3
C (73-76) = 2.0
C- (70-72) = 1.7

D+ (67-69) = 1.3
D (65-66) = 1.0
E/F (below 65) = 0.0

Hi Smoda61, I found this on collegeboard...where did you get your scale? I always thought UW GPA end at a 4.0.

smoda61 · 06-25-2008, 03:04 PM

wouldn't let me delete my not thought out response

smoda61 · 06-25-2008, 03:05 PM

Opps thanks - A+ = 4.3

smoda61 · 06-25-2008, 03:09 PM

My school does not have an A+ offered (everything over 9.25 is an A) but if you read other threads you will see references to students having unweighted GPA > 4.0 due to A+ being a number greater than 4.0. I concluded that if B+ is 3.33 and C+ is 2.33 then for those schools who have and A+ > 4.0 then their value would logically be 4.33. If the school is like D's HS then disregard the A+.

PS CC put post's 24 and 25 out of order. They don't make sense at the moment.

MB my chart was a mistake to post but I thought it would give Olive_Tree the greatest range to work with. Your chart is the same as D's HS chart except for the significant figures.

Olive_Tree · 06-25-2008, 04:24 PM

I'm sorry. I never asked what my UW GPA was, I said I would ask my GC to make sure I wasn't wrong. I think I have a 4.0, lowest a 3.7, UW. My school doesn't do percentages just grades with a 90+ being an A. As I said before, I have all A's, except two B's for semesters.

Also, I'm very grateful to everyone who has offered advice and constructive criticism; don't think I'm ungrateful! I'm just very stressed and my life is very hectic right now, particularly since I'm trying to start college essays and apps., so I often don't have time to sit and try to convert GPA and grades. =)

Vicky_sky · 06-25-2008, 05:08 PM

dont worry you're not alone. I'm also applying to yale early (perhaps through questbridge) and all these chances threads make me really nervous!

Olive_Tree · 06-25-2008, 05:11 PM

^ I'm hoping I get matched, as well!

AmbitiousMind07 · 06-25-2008, 05:42 PM

I think you have a great shot at getting matched (I only hope I do too)! Also, don't fret about your ACT score; it's just ONE test and it should not have a negative effect on your application. You have many other things going for you...good luck!