How do I calculate my GPA for Northwestern?

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>My school does grades on a 100-point scale. I want to convert my grades to a 4.0 GPA scale, but I’ve heard that every university has their own unique formula.</p>

<p>For example, a 93 may be an A- to one school, or an A to another. Also, each school weights GPA’s differently.</p>

<p>My entire transcript is either honors or AP classes. How do I add points to get a weighted GPA?</p>

<p>To use as a guideline, here are my junior year grades (all UNWEIGHTED):</p>

<p>AP Physics - 96
AP US History - 90
High Honors Math** - 93
Honors English - 83</p>

<p>** (My math class was not AP; it was precalc/AB calc, which led up to my math class this year, which is AP Calc BC. The class is marked as “high honors”, though, since it is a significantly higher level than the regular math honors in my school)</p>

<p>According to what I have read, I would get an A for physics and math, A- for history, and B or B- for english. But do I add points for these? Also, are these grades too low for Northwestern? I have very high test scores (35 ACT, 800 SAT2 Math 1+2, 750 Physics, 700 Chem), and I plan to apply early.</p>

<p>So, I am looking for two pieces of information: how to calculate my GPA for northwestern (not for application purposes, but rather for comparison sake), and, more importantly, do I have a shot of getting in? I am VERY strong in math and science (math team, high scores on national math contests, perfect scores in math ACT and SAT2’s, and a 4 on AP physics). Additionally, all 4 of my main classes this year are AP, and even though I am applying early (they won’t see my senior grades), I assume this looks good on my application.</p>

<p>thanks a lot!</p>

<p>I should note, my high school gives 6 credit-hours for AP physics and history, and 5 credit hours for english and math. Is that considered weighting? Will Northwestern factor them all evenly?</p>

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<p>Last year at least, I remember reading that Northwestern doesn’t do any sort of recalculation of GPA. </p>

<p>Don’t worry about it too much; at my high school, we had a weird 6.5 scale that didn’t make any sense. Keeping your unweighted GPA around a 3.7 or above would be a good idea however, given you’re taking a challenging courseload.</p>

<p>Given your credentials, you have a solid shot at getting in and applying early will definitely help out. Make sure you put an good deal of effort into your essay and recommendations and hopefully ill see you on campus next year.</p>

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<p>Count all courses as one credit, calculate the average and divide by 25. No weighting. Let the AdCom figure out how you compare.
Your test scores are strong. Apply ED and write a great essay and you’ll have a solid shot.
Good luck.</p>