Grades- difference between B's and C's

[JiffsMom]

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@Anonagron

3. because schools vary so much nation-wide in their expectations and rigor, we look at ACT and SAT scores more closely than grades because they are consistent measuring tools for nationwide comparisons of students.

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<p>Regarding the comment above from a West Point admissions rep - this is a very important concept. Grading scales are all over the place in various school districts.</p>

<p>Look at the different grading scales in the linked article (scroll 1/3 of the way down to see the table):
[Powhatan</a> Today - News: Making the Grade](<a href=“http://www.powhatantoday.com/index.php/news/article/making-the-grade/]Powhatan”>http://www.powhatantoday.com/index.php/news/article/making-the-grade/)</p>