<p>Ok, I sent an email and also included a question asking about GPA translation from a 4 point scale to their 100 based scale. Here is the reply I received (edited for anonymity)</p>
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<p>So the good news is that yes, OOS students can double dip in the merit pool.</p>
<p>The not-so-good news is that their grade scale conversion does not look particluarly generous, as extra weight does not explicitly get added for taking honors or AP curriculum, although they seem to “recognize” difficult courses. Not sure what that means. I think a follow-up is in order here. </p>
<p>I recognize how difficult it is to compare apples and oranges with grading systems and academic rigor between schools, so I don’t mean to talk badly of the reply I received. </p>
<p>And if the entire formula was divulged publically, it could lead to “gaming” the system in course selection by prospective students.</p>