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As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)
 
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set said:
As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)

What function are you using to map the percentage to GPA?
 
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berkeman said:
What function are you using to map the percentage to GPA?

I referred to this conversion chart:
90 - 100 => 4
85 - 89 => 3.9
80 - 84 => 3.7
77 - 79 => 3.3
73 - 76 => 3
70 - 72 => 2.7
67 - 69 => 2.3
63 - 66 => 2.0
60 - 62 => 1.7
57 - 59 => 1.3
53 - 56 => 1.0
50 - 52 => 0.7
0 - 49 => 0

Is university like this? I bombed one class and that dropped my GPA by almost one grade...
 
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set said:
As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)

set said:
I referred to this conversion chart:
90 - 100 => 4
85 - 89 => 3.9
80 - 84 => 3.7
77 - 79 => 3.3
73 - 76 => 3
70 - 72 => 2.7
67 - 69 => 2.3
63 - 66 => 2.0
60 - 62 => 1.7
57 - 59 => 1.3
53 - 56 => 1.0
50 - 52 => 0.7
0 - 49 => 0

Is university like this? I bombed one class and that dropped my GPA by almost one grade...

Thank you for posting the transfer function. Does that answer your question? It's not a linear function over 0%-100%.
 
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(3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42...
That's how most universities calculate it. I've never heard of one that doesn't calculate it that way (assuming equal credit hours per class).
 
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So I have a C, C-, and a F in my first year, with a GPA less than 3.0...
Was anyone in this forum in a similar situation and could tell me how to get out of this? :S
 
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set said:
So I have a C, C-, and a F in my first year, with a GPA less than 3.0...
Was anyone in this forum in a similar situation and could tell me how to get out of this? :S
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1. What is GPA and why is it important?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average and it is a numerical representation of a student's overall academic performance. It is important because it is often used by colleges, universities, and employers as a measure of a student's academic success and potential.

2. How is GPA calculated?

GPA is calculated by assigning a numerical value to each letter grade (ex: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, etc.) and multiplying it by the number of credits for each course. The sum of these values is then divided by the total number of credits taken to get the GPA.

3. Can I calculate my GPA on my own or do I need to use a tool?

You can calculate your GPA on your own using the formula mentioned above. However, there are also online GPA calculators and spreadsheet templates available that can make the process easier.

4. What happens if a class is worth more credits than others?

If a class is worth more credits than others, it will have a greater impact on your GPA. For example, if a class is worth 4 credits and you receive an A, it will have a higher value (4 x 4 = 16) compared to a 3-credit class where you also received an A (3 x 4 = 12). This will result in a higher overall GPA.

5. Is GPA the only factor considered in college admissions or job applications?

No, GPA is not the only factor considered in college admissions or job applications. Other factors such as extracurricular activities, essays, letters of recommendation, and test scores may also be taken into consideration. However, a strong GPA can help strengthen your overall application and showcase your academic abilities.

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