Is there a difference between a B and a B+?

Applying to College
1

I’m just wondering. Is there a significant difference between a B and a B+?

2

I’m not sure what you’re asking? I have read for some colleges, no, there isn’t, because they don’t count + or -, only the letter grade. Not sure how many do that.

3

Well…the difference between a B and a B+ is whatever difference in percentages a given school uses to quantify the two grades. In college admissions, many schools don’t factor in +/- grades. A B+ is simply calculated as a B, an A- is calculated as an A, etc.

Is there a difference? In any practical sense, no. If you don’t get into a given school, it isn’t likely due to the difference between a B and a B+.

4

At my D’s high school (+) and (-) are considered the same for the purpose of GPA. So B+/89 is a 3, just as B-/80 is a 3. I am sure there are a variety of different ways high schools assign value to +/- which is why it can be so confusing (and why GPAs are hard to compare across the board).

5

In my HS it does matter for GPA, which in turn will also affect class rank. It’s a small difference but it can add up.